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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.27, 737.20 and 313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.27, 737.20 and 313.23 is: 432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.27 : 737.20 = 313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.27/737.20 = 313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.27x = 737.20 × 313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.27x = 230,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,916.31/534.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.21

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