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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.46, 737.51 and 310.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.46, 737.51 and 310.29 is: 428.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.46 : 737.51 = 310.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.46/737.51 = 310.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.46x = 737.51 × 310.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.46x = 228,841.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,841.83/534.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.18

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