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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.66, 737.97 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.66, 737.97 and 348.66 is: 481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.66 : 737.97 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.66/737.97 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.66x = 737.97 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.66x = 257,300.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,300.62/534.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.24

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