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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.19, 738.11 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.19, 738.11 and 348.54 is: 480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.19 : 738.11 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.19/738.11 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.19x = 738.11 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.19x = 257,259.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,259.12/535.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.69

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