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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 738.18 and 313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 738.18 and 313.98 is: 433.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 738.18 = 313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/738.18 = 313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 738.18 × 313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 231,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,773.76/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.25

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