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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.10, 738.05 and 348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.10, 738.05 and 348.75 is: 481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.10 : 738.05 = 348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.10/738.05 = 348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.10x = 738.05 × 348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.10x = 257,394.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,394.94/535.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.02

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