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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.44, 736.86 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.44, 736.86 and 347.66 is: 479.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.44 : 736.86 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.44/736.86 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.44x = 736.86 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.44x = 256,176.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,176.75/534.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.34

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