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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.72, 737.68 and 313.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.72, 737.68 and 313.55 is: 432.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.72 : 737.68 = 313.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.72/737.68 = 313.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.72x = 737.68 × 313.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.72x = 231,299.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,299.56/534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.56

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