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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.54, 737.76 and 310.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.54, 737.76 and 310.61 is: 428.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.54 : 737.76 = 310.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.54/737.76 = 310.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.54x = 737.76 × 310.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.54x = 229,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,150.39/534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.69

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