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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.31, 737.39 and 313.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.31, 737.39 and 313.33 is: 432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.31 : 737.39 = 313.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.31/737.39 = 313.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.31x = 737.39 × 313.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.31x = 231,046.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,046.41/534.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.42

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