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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.60, 738.96 and 349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.60, 738.96 and 349.28 is: 481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.60 : 738.96 = 349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.60/738.96 = 349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.60x = 738.96 × 349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.60x = 258,103.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,103.95/535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.90

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