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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.79, 738.90 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.79, 738.90 and 349.11 is: 481.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.79 : 738.90 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.79/738.90 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.79x = 738.90 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.79x = 257,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,957.38/535.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.46

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