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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.31, 734.94 and 346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.31, 734.94 and 346.07 is: 477.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.31 : 734.94 = 346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.31/734.94 = 346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.31x = 734.94 × 346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.31x = 254,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,342.52/532.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.81

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