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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 738.60 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 738.60 and 348.30 is: 480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 738.60 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/738.60 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 738.60 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 257,253.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,253.07/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.95

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