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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.47, 734.72 and 346.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.47, 734.72 and 346.21 is: 477.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.47 : 734.72 = 346.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.47/734.72 = 346.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.47x = 734.72 × 346.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.47x = 254,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,365.68/532.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.71

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