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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.06, 738.06 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.06, 738.06 and 348.48 is: 480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.06 : 738.06 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.06/738.06 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.06x = 738.06 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.06x = 257,199.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,199.15/535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.69

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