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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.42, 737.42 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.42, 737.42 and 313.32 is: 432.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.42 : 737.42 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.42/737.42 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.42x = 737.42 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.42x = 231,048.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,048.43/534.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.33

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