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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.98, 737.51 and 368.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.98, 737.51 and 368.93 is: 508.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.98 : 737.51 = 368.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.98/737.51 = 368.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.98x = 737.51 × 368.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.98x = 272,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,084.03/534.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.59

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