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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.94, 736.17 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.94, 736.17 and 347.16 is: 478.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.94 : 736.17 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.94/736.17 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.94x = 736.17 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.94x = 255,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,568.78/533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.65

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