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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 737.91 and 366.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 737.91 and 366.99 is: 506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 737.91 = 366.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/737.91 = 366.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 737.91 × 366.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 270,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,805.59/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.22

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