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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.03, 737.71 and 348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.03, 737.71 and 348.26 is: 480.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.03 : 737.71 = 348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.03/737.71 = 348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.03x = 737.71 × 348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.03x = 256,910.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,910.33/535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.18

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