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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.56, 737.66 and 313.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.56, 737.66 and 313.46 is: 432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.56 : 737.66 = 313.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.56/737.66 = 313.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.56x = 737.66 × 313.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.56x = 231,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,221.65/534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.55

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