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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.61, 737.58 and 313.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.61, 737.58 and 313.57 is: 432.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.61 : 737.58 = 313.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.61/737.58 = 313.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.61x = 737.58 × 313.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.61x = 231,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,282.96/534.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.62

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