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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.83, 739.56 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.83, 739.56 and 348.99 is: 481.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.83 : 739.56 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.83/739.56 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.83x = 739.56 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.83x = 258,097.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,097.20/535.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.68

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