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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.24, 735.68 and 346.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.24, 735.68 and 346.97 is: 478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.24 : 735.68 = 346.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.24/735.68 = 346.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.24x = 735.68 × 346.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.24x = 255,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,261.60/533.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.70

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