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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.58, 737.26 and 348.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.58, 737.26 and 348.00 is: 479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.58 : 737.26 = 348.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.58/737.26 = 348.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.58x = 737.26 × 348.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.58x = 256,570.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,570.04/534.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.94

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