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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.35, 737.41 and 313.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.35, 737.41 and 313.31 is: 432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.35 : 737.41 = 313.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.35/737.41 = 313.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.35x = 737.41 × 313.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.35x = 231,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,034.24/534.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.37

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