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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.22, 736.99 and 313.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.22, 736.99 and 313.05 is: 431.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.22 : 736.99 = 313.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.22/736.99 = 313.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.22x = 736.99 × 313.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.22x = 230,714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,714.72/534.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.87

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