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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.54, 737.61 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.54, 737.61 and 394.74 is: 544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.54 : 737.61 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.54/737.61 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.54x = 737.61 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.54x = 291,164.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,164.17/534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.70

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