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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.83, 738.66 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.83, 738.66 and 377.96 is: 521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.83 : 738.66 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.83/738.66 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.83x = 738.66 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.83x = 279,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,180.24/535.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.02

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