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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.46, 737.66 and 313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.46, 737.66 and 313.40 is: 432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.46 : 737.66 = 313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.46/737.66 = 313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.46x = 737.66 × 313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.46x = 231,182.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,182.64/534.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.55

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