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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 738.12 and 313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 738.12 and 313.84 is: 433.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 738.12 = 313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/738.12 = 313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 738.12 × 313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 231,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,651.58/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.03

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