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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.76, 738.18 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.76, 738.18 and 369.64 is: 510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.76 : 738.18 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.76/738.18 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.76x = 738.18 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.76x = 272,860.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,860.86/534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.25

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