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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.40, 735.84 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.40, 735.84 and 346.68 is: 478.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.40 : 735.84 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.40/735.84 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.40x = 735.84 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.40x = 255,101.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,101.01/533.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.25

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