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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.13, 737.99 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.13, 737.99 and 348.44 is: 480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.13 : 737.99 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.13/737.99 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.13x = 737.99 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.13x = 257,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,147.95/535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.54

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