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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.76, 736.66 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.76, 736.66 and 347.40 is: 479.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.76 : 736.66 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.76/736.66 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.76x = 736.66 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.76x = 255,915.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,915.68/533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.46

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