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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.78, 739.38 and 349.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.78, 739.38 and 349.06 is: 481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.78 : 739.38 = 349.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.78/739.38 = 349.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.78x = 739.38 × 349.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.78x = 258,087.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,087.98/535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.71

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