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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.30, 736.83 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.30, 736.83 and 313.26 is: 432.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.30 : 736.83 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.30/736.83 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.30x = 736.83 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.30x = 230,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,819.37/534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.00

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