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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.26, 737.98 and 348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.26, 737.98 and 348.73 is: 480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.26 : 737.98 = 348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.26/737.98 = 348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.26x = 737.98 × 348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.26x = 257,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,355.77/535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.81

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