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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.70, 737.99 and 313.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.70, 737.99 and 313.75 is: 433.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.70 : 737.99 = 313.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.70/737.99 = 313.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.70x = 737.99 × 313.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.70x = 231,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,544.36/534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.04

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