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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.44, 737.28 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.44, 737.28 and 313.32 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.44 : 737.28 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.44/737.28 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.44x = 737.28 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.44x = 231,004.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,004.57/534.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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