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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 737.52 and 387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 737.52 and 387.52 is: 534.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 737.52 = 387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/737.52 = 387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 737.52 × 387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 285,803.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,803.75/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.33

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