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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.32, 737.36 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.32, 737.36 and 313.32 is: 432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.32 : 737.36 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.32/737.36 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.32x = 737.36 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.32x = 231,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,029.64/534.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.38

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