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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.63, 737.86 and 313.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.63, 737.86 and 313.77 is: 433.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.63 : 737.86 = 313.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.63/737.86 = 313.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.63x = 737.86 × 313.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.63x = 231,518.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,518.33/534.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.04

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