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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.03, 736.68 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.03, 736.68 and 347.52 is: 479.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.03 : 736.68 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.03/736.68 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.03x = 736.68 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.03x = 256,011.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,011.03/534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.39

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