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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.57, 737.74 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.57, 737.74 and 348.08 is: 480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.57 : 737.74 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.57/737.74 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.57x = 737.74 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.57x = 256,793.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,793.44/534.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.38

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