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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.18, 737.21 and 313.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.18, 737.21 and 313.09 is: 432.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.18 : 737.21 = 313.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.18/737.21 = 313.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.18x = 737.21 × 313.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.18x = 230,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,812.02/534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.09

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