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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.98, 738.30 and 314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.98, 738.30 and 314.01 is: 433.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.98 : 738.30 = 314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.98/738.30 = 314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.98x = 738.30 × 314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.98x = 231,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,833.58/534.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.35

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