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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.87, 737.64 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.87, 737.64 and 368.82 is: 508.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.87 : 737.64 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.87/737.64 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.87x = 737.64 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.87x = 272,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,056.38/534.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.64

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