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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.01, 736.70 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.01, 736.70 and 347.46 is: 479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.01 : 736.70 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.01/736.70 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.01x = 736.70 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.01x = 255,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,969.28/534.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.33

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