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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.17, 736.94 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.17, 736.94 and 313.04 is: 431.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.17 : 736.94 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.17/736.94 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.17x = 736.94 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.17x = 230,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,688.80/534.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.87

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