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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.74, 737.76 and 348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.74, 737.76 and 348.47 is: 480.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.74 : 737.76 = 348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.74/737.76 = 348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.74x = 737.76 × 348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.74x = 257,085.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,085.65/534.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.77

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