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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.04, 735.32 and 346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.04, 735.32 and 346.70 is: 478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.04 : 735.32 = 346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.04/735.32 = 346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.04x = 735.32 × 346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.04x = 254,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,935.44/533.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.27

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