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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.59, 736.93 and 376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.59, 736.93 and 376.71 is: 519.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.59 : 736.93 = 376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.59/736.93 = 376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.59x = 736.93 × 376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.59x = 277,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,608.90/534.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.29

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