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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.81, 738.92 and 349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.81, 738.92 and 349.23 is: 481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.81 : 738.92 = 349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.81/738.92 = 349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.81x = 738.92 × 349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.81x = 258,053.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,053.90/535.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.62

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