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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 737.21 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 737.21 and 347.60 is: 479.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 737.21 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/737.21 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 737.21 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 256,254.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,254.20/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.88

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