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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.09, 735.80 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.09, 735.80 and 347.04 is: 479.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.09 : 735.80 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.09/735.80 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.09x = 735.80 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.09x = 255,350.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,350.30/533.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.00

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