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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.43, 738.68 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.43, 738.68 and 348.99 is: 481.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.43 : 738.68 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.43/738.68 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.43x = 738.68 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.43x = 257,790.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,790.19/535.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.47

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