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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.18, 736.72 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.18, 736.72 and 313.04 is: 431.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.18 : 736.72 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.18/736.72 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.18x = 736.72 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.18x = 230,622.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,622.83/534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.73

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