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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.59, 737.73 and 313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.59, 737.73 and 313.66 is: 432.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.59 : 737.73 = 313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.59/737.73 = 313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.59x = 737.73 × 313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.59x = 231,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,392.70/534.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.84

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