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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.61, 738.05 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.61, 738.05 and 313.56 is: 432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.61 : 738.05 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.61/738.05 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.61x = 738.05 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.61x = 231,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,422.96/534.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.88

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