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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.99, 737.35 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.99, 737.35 and 347.64 is: 480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.99 : 737.35 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.99/737.35 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.99x = 737.35 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.99x = 256,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,334.82/533.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.03

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