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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 736.97 and 313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 736.97 and 313.16 is: 431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 736.97 = 313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/736.97 = 313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 736.97 × 313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 230,784.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,784.27/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.99

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