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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.47, 737.48 and 313.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.47, 737.48 and 313.41 is: 432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.47 : 737.48 = 313.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.47/737.48 = 313.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.47x = 737.48 × 313.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.47x = 231,132.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,132.04/534.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.45

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