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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.14, 736.86 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.14, 736.86 and 347.79 is: 479.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.14 : 736.86 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.14/736.86 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.14x = 736.86 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.14x = 256,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,272.54/534.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.79

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