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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.56, 737.47 and 313.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.56, 737.47 and 313.43 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.56 : 737.47 = 313.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.56/737.47 = 313.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.56x = 737.47 × 313.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.56x = 231,141.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,141.93/534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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