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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.36, 737.12 and 313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.36, 737.12 and 313.27 is: 432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.36 : 737.12 = 313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.36/737.12 = 313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.36x = 737.12 × 313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.36x = 230,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,916.02/534.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.14

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