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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.11, 736.90 and 347.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.11, 736.90 and 347.75 is: 479.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.11 : 736.90 = 347.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.11/736.90 = 347.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.11x = 736.90 × 347.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.11x = 256,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,256.98/534.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.78

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