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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.91, 738.36 and 313.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.91, 738.36 and 313.93 is: 433.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.91 : 738.36 = 313.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.91/738.36 = 313.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.91x = 738.36 × 313.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.91x = 231,793.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,793.35/534.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.33

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