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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.72, 736.68 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.72, 736.68 and 347.22 is: 479.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.72 : 736.68 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.72/736.68 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.72x = 736.68 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.72x = 255,790.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,790.03/533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.26

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