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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.14, 737.01 and 310.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.14, 737.01 and 310.09 is: 427.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.14 : 737.01 = 310.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.14/737.01 = 310.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.14x = 737.01 × 310.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.14x = 228,539.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,539.43/534.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.86

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