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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.16, 737.33 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.16, 737.33 and 313.18 is: 432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.16 : 737.33 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.16/737.33 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.16x = 737.33 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.16x = 230,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,913.60/534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.29

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