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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.73, 738.36 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.73, 738.36 and 348.16 is: 480.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.73 : 738.36 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.73/738.36 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.73x = 738.36 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.73x = 257,067.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,067.42/534.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.74

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