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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.33, 737.37 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.33, 737.37 and 348.03 is: 480.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.33 : 737.37 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.33/737.37 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.33x = 737.37 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.33x = 256,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,626.88/534.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.28

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