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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 738.48 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 738.48 and 379.68 is: 524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 738.48 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/738.48 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 738.48 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 280,386.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,386.09/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.13

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