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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.57, 737.53 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.57, 737.53 and 313.44 is: 432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.57 : 737.53 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.57/737.53 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.57x = 737.53 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.57x = 231,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,171.40/534.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.44

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