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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.59, 736.44 and 347.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.59, 736.44 and 347.59 is: 479.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.59 : 736.44 = 347.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.59/736.44 = 347.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.59x = 736.44 × 347.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.59x = 255,980.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,980.75/533.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.74

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