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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.54, 737.46 and 313.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.54, 737.46 and 313.41 is: 432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.54 : 737.46 = 313.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.54/737.46 = 313.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.54x = 737.46 × 313.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.54x = 231,127.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,127.34/534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.39

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