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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.69, 737.42 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.69, 737.42 and 348.03 is: 479.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.69 : 737.42 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.69/737.42 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.69x = 737.42 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.69x = 256,644.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,644.28/534.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.99

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