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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.01, 738.05 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.01, 738.05 and 348.59 is: 480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.01 : 738.05 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.01/738.05 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.01x = 738.05 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.01x = 257,276.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,276.95/535.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.89

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