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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.40, 738.59 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.40, 738.59 and 349.05 is: 481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.40 : 738.59 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.40/738.59 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.40x = 738.59 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.40x = 257,803.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,803.09/535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.52

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