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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.61, 738.86 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.61, 738.86 and 349.02 is: 481.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.61 : 738.86 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.61/738.86 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.61x = 738.86 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.61x = 257,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,876.92/535.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.46

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