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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.55, 738.41 and 348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.55, 738.41 and 348.95 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.55 : 738.41 = 348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.55/738.41 = 348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.55x = 738.41 × 348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.55x = 257,668.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,668.27/535.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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