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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.81, 737.83 and 395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.81, 737.83 and 395.26 is: 545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.81 : 737.83 = 395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.81/737.83 = 395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.81x = 737.83 × 395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.81x = 291,629.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,629.02/534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.29

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