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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.64, 737.59 and 377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.64, 737.59 and 377.50 is: 520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.64 : 737.59 = 377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.64/737.59 = 377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.64x = 737.59 × 377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.64x = 278,440.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,440.23/534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.80

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