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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 737.92 and 313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 737.92 and 313.68 is: 432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 737.92 = 313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/737.92 = 313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 737.92 × 313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 231,470.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,470.75/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.75

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