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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.97, 737.67 and 348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.97, 737.67 and 348.17 is: 480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.97 : 737.67 = 348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.97/737.67 = 348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.97x = 737.67 × 348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.97x = 256,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,829.57/534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.08

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