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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.25, 737.09 and 313.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.25, 737.09 and 313.21 is: 432.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.25 : 737.09 = 313.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.25/737.09 = 313.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.25x = 737.09 × 313.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.25x = 230,862.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,862.39/534.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.12

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