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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.10, 737.03 and 313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.10, 737.03 and 313.06 is: 432.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.10 : 737.03 = 313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.10/737.03 = 313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.10x = 737.03 × 313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.10x = 230,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,729.36/534.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.00

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