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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.51, 737.57 and 313.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.51, 737.57 and 313.49 is: 432.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.51 : 737.57 = 313.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.51/737.57 = 313.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.51x = 737.57 × 313.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.51x = 231,215.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,215.56/534.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.57

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