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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.65, 737.91 and 313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.65, 737.91 and 313.61 is: 432.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.65 : 737.91 = 313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.65/737.91 = 313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.65x = 737.91 × 313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.65x = 231,418.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,418.71/534.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.84

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