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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 738.84 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 738.84 and 348.96 is: 481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 738.84 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/738.84 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 738.84 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 257,825.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,825.61/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.31

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