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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.68, 737.83 and 313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.68, 737.83 and 313.62 is: 432.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.68 : 737.83 = 313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.68/737.83 = 313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.68x = 737.83 × 313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.68x = 231,395.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,395.87/534.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.77

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