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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 736.96 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 736.96 and 379.08 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 736.96 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/736.96 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 736.96 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 279,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,366.80/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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