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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.12, 737.24 and 313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.12, 737.24 and 313.08 is: 432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.12 : 737.24 = 313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.12/737.24 = 313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.12x = 737.24 × 313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.12x = 230,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,815.10/534.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.14

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