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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.93, 737.91 and 313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.93, 737.91 and 313.74 is: 432.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.93 : 737.91 = 313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.93/737.91 = 313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.93x = 737.91 × 313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.93x = 231,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,511.88/534.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.79

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