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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.33, 737.42 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.33, 737.42 and 313.20 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.33 : 737.42 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.33/737.42 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.33x = 737.42 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.33x = 230,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,961.14/534.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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