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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.14, 738.24 and 348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.14, 738.24 and 348.79 is: 481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.14 : 738.24 = 348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.14/738.24 = 348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.14x = 738.24 × 348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.14x = 257,490.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,490.73/535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.17

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