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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 738.20 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 738.20 and 310.86 is: 428.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 738.20 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/738.20 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 738.20 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 229,477.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,477.63/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.96

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