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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.62, 738.93 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.62, 738.93 and 349.05 is: 481.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.62 : 738.93 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.62/738.93 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.62x = 738.93 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.62x = 257,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,923.52/535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.54

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