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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.70, 737.46 and 348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.70, 737.46 and 348.25 is: 480.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.70 : 737.46 = 348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.70/737.46 = 348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.70x = 737.46 × 348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.70x = 256,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,818.60/534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.31

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