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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.23, 737.43 and 313.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.23, 737.43 and 313.17 is: 432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.23 : 737.43 = 313.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.23/737.43 = 313.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.23x = 737.43 × 313.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.23x = 230,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,940.95/534.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.29

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