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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.13, 737.10 and 310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.13, 737.10 and 310.11 is: 427.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.13 : 737.10 = 310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.13/737.10 = 310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.13x = 737.10 × 310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.13x = 228,579.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,579.85/534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.95

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