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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.43, 737.54 and 313.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.43, 737.54 and 313.51 is: 432.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.43 : 737.54 = 313.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.43/737.54 = 313.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.43x = 737.54 × 313.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.43x = 231,226.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,226.17/534.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.66

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