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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.59, 736.64 and 394.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.59, 736.64 and 394.49 is: 543.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.59 : 736.64 = 394.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.59/736.64 = 394.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.59x = 736.64 × 394.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.59x = 290,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,594.42/534.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.58

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