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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.12, 736.65 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.12, 736.65 and 347.52 is: 479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.12 : 736.65 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.12/736.65 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.12x = 736.65 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.12x = 256,000.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,000.61/534.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.29

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