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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.12, 738.32 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.12, 738.32 and 348.72 is: 481.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.12 : 738.32 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.12/738.32 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.12x = 738.32 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.12x = 257,466.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,466.95/535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.14

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