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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.71, 738.53 and 377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.71, 738.53 and 377.87 is: 520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.71 : 738.53 = 377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.71/738.53 = 377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.71x = 738.53 × 377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.71x = 279,062.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,062.75/535.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.92

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