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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 738 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 738 and 377.64 is: 521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 738 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/738 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 738 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 278,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,698.32/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.32

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