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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.15, 737.10 and 313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.15, 737.10 and 313.02 is: 431.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.15 : 737.10 = 313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.15/737.10 = 313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.15x = 737.10 × 313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.15x = 230,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,727.04/534.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.95

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