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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.68, 736.62 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.68, 736.62 and 346.84 is: 478.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.68 : 736.62 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.68/736.62 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.68x = 736.62 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.68x = 255,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,489.28/533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.73

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