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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.09, 738.56 and 349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.09, 738.56 and 349.04 is: 481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.09 : 738.56 = 349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.09/738.56 = 349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.09x = 738.56 × 349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.09x = 257,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,786.98/535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.76

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