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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 738.28 and 313.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 738.28 and 313.83 is: 433.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 738.28 = 313.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/738.28 = 313.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 738.28 × 313.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 231,694.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,694.41/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.11

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