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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 736.78 and 313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 736.78 and 313 is: 431.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 736.78 = 313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/736.78 = 313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 736.78 × 313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 230,612.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,612.14/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.83

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