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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.53, 737.84 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.53, 737.84 and 369.16 is: 509.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.53 : 737.84 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.53/737.84 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.53x = 737.84 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.53x = 272,380.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,380.09/534.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.57

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