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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.27, 738.40 and 349.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.27, 738.40 and 349.07 is: 481.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.27 : 738.40 = 349.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.27/738.40 = 349.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.27x = 738.40 × 349.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.27x = 257,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,751.54/535.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.54

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