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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.26, 736.92 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.26, 736.92 and 313.13 is: 431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.26 : 736.92 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.26/736.92 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.26x = 736.92 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.26x = 230,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,749.25/534.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.91

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