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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.32, 737.06 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.32, 737.06 and 313.22 is: 432.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.32 : 737.06 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.32/737.06 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.32x = 737.06 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.32x = 230,862.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,862.21/534.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.07

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