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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.71, 738 and 310.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.71, 738 and 310.79 is: 428.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.71 : 738 = 310.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.71/738 = 310.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.71x = 738 × 310.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.71x = 229,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,363.02/534.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.95

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