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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.89, 738.26 and 313.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.89, 738.26 and 313.89 is: 433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.89 : 738.26 = 313.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.89/738.26 = 313.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.89x = 738.26 × 313.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.89x = 231,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,730.86/534.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.23

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