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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 737.70 and 377.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 737.70 and 377.89 is: 520.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 737.70 = 377.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/737.70 = 377.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 737.70 × 377.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 278,769.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,769.45/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.99

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