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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.52, 737.49 and 313.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.52, 737.49 and 313.39 is: 432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.52 : 737.49 = 313.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.52/737.49 = 313.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.52x = 737.49 × 313.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.52x = 231,121.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,121.99/534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.39

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