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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.97, 736.74 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.97, 736.74 and 347.49 is: 479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.97 : 736.74 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.97/736.74 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.97x = 736.74 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.97x = 256,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,009.78/533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.45

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