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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.91, 739.71 and 349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.91, 739.71 and 349.45 is: 482.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.91 : 739.71 = 349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.91/739.71 = 349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.91x = 739.71 × 349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.91x = 258,489.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,489.81/535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.34

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