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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.74, 736.37 and 347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.74, 736.37 and 347.48 is: 479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.74 : 736.37 = 347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.74/736.37 = 347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.74x = 736.37 × 347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.74x = 255,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,873.85/533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.40

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