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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.64, 738.33 and 369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.64, 738.33 and 369.28 is: 509.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.64 : 738.33 = 369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.64/738.33 = 369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.64x = 738.33 × 369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.64x = 272,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,650.50/534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.97

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