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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.78, 738 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.78, 738 and 348.06 is: 480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.78 : 738 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.78/738 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.78x = 738 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.78x = 256,868.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,868.28/534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.33

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