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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.98, 737.70 and 387.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.98, 737.70 and 387.29 is: 534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.98 : 737.70 = 387.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.98/737.70 = 387.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.98x = 737.70 × 387.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.98x = 285,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,703.83/534.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.05

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