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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.80, 737.62 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.80, 737.62 and 364.20 is: 502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.80 : 737.62 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.80/737.62 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.80x = 737.62 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.80x = 268,641.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,641.20/534.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.32

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