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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.15, 737.75 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.15, 737.75 and 377.30 is: 520.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.15 : 737.75 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.15/737.75 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.15x = 737.75 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.15x = 278,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,353.08/535.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.14

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