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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.53, 738.27 and 377.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.53, 738.27 and 377.67 is: 520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.53 : 738.27 = 377.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.53/738.27 = 377.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.53x = 738.27 × 377.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.53x = 278,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,822.43/535.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.65

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