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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.81, 738.02 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.81, 738.02 and 313.76 is: 432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.81 : 738.02 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.81/738.02 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.81x = 738.02 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.81x = 231,555.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,555.90/534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.97

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