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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.76, 737.94 and 310.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.76, 737.94 and 310.66 is: 428.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.76 : 737.94 = 310.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.76/737.94 = 310.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.76x = 737.94 × 310.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.76x = 229,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,247.28/534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.69

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