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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.94, 735.36 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.94, 735.36 and 346.38 is: 477.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.94 : 735.36 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.94/735.36 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.94x = 735.36 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.94x = 254,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,714.00/532.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.94

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