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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.02, 738.06 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.02, 738.06 and 348.50 is: 480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.02 : 738.06 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.02/738.06 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.02x = 738.06 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.02x = 257,213.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,213.91/535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.76

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