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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.28, 737.28 and 313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.28, 737.28 and 313.25 is: 432.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.28 : 737.28 = 313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.28/737.28 = 313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.28x = 737.28 × 313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.28x = 230,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,954.80/534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.27

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