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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.16, 736.84 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.16, 736.84 and 347.28 is: 479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.16 : 736.84 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.16/736.84 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.16x = 736.84 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.16x = 255,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,889.80/534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.05

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