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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.57, 737.70 and 313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.57, 737.70 and 313.64 is: 432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.57 : 737.70 = 313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.57/737.70 = 313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.57x = 737.70 × 313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.57x = 231,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,372.23/534.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.82

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