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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.83, 737.96 and 313.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.83, 737.96 and 313.79 is: 432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.83 : 737.96 = 313.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.83/737.96 = 313.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.83x = 737.96 × 313.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.83x = 231,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,559.21/534.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.96

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