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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.79, 737.83 and 313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.79, 737.83 and 313.66 is: 432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.79 : 737.83 = 313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.79/737.83 = 313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.79x = 737.83 × 313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.79x = 231,427.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,427.76/534.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.75

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