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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.51, 737.69 and 376.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.51, 737.69 and 376.99 is: 520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.51 : 737.69 = 376.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.51/737.69 = 376.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.51x = 737.69 × 376.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.51x = 278,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,101.75/534.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.29

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