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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.48, 738.62 and 346.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.48, 738.62 and 346.67 is: 478.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.48 : 738.62 = 346.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.48/738.62 = 346.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.48x = 738.62 × 346.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.48x = 256,060.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,060.11/535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.19

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