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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.98, 738.28 and 313.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.98, 738.28 and 313.94 is: 433.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.98 : 738.28 = 313.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.98/738.28 = 313.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.98x = 738.28 × 313.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.98x = 231,775.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,775.62/534.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.24

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