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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.33, 735.98 and 346.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.33, 735.98 and 346.89 is: 478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.33 : 735.98 = 346.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.33/735.98 = 346.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.33x = 735.98 × 346.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.33x = 255,302.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,302.37/533.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.70

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