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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.51, 737.83 and 377.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.51, 737.83 and 377.37 is: 520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.51 : 737.83 = 377.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.51/737.83 = 377.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.51x = 737.83 × 377.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.51x = 278,434.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,434.91/534.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.92

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