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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.58, 738.64 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.58, 738.64 and 349 is: 481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.58 : 738.64 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.58/738.64 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.58x = 738.64 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.58x = 257,785.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,785.36/535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.32

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