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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 737.44 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 737.44 and 313.47 is: 432.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 737.44 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/737.44 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 737.44 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 231,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,160.06/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.57

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