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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.07, 736.86 and 313.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.07, 736.86 and 313.03 is: 431.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.07 : 736.86 = 313.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.07/736.86 = 313.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.07x = 736.86 × 313.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.07x = 230,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,659.29/534.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.89

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