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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.04, 737.28 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.04, 737.28 and 348.32 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.04 : 737.28 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.04/737.28 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.04x = 737.28 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.04x = 256,809.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,809.37/535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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