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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.49, 741.20 and 348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.49, 741.20 and 348.17 is: 480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.49 : 741.20 = 348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.49/741.20 = 348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.49x = 741.20 × 348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.49x = 258,066.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,066.37/537.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.14

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