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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.79, 736.13 and 347.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.79, 736.13 and 347.07 is: 478.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.79 : 736.13 = 347.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.79/736.13 = 347.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.79x = 736.13 × 347.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.79x = 255,486.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,486.90/533.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.63

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