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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.56, 737.66 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.56, 737.66 and 313.50 is: 432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.56 : 737.66 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.56/737.66 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.56x = 737.66 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.56x = 231,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,257.19/534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.61

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