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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.62, 737.80 and 313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.62, 737.80 and 313.58 is: 432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.62 : 737.80 = 313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.62/737.80 = 313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.62x = 737.80 × 313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.62x = 231,359.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,359.32/534.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.75

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