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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 737.68 and 348.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 737.68 and 348.27 is: 480.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 737.68 = 348.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/737.68 = 348.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 737.68 × 348.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 256,911.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,911.81/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.32

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