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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.99, 738.23 and 313.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.99, 738.23 and 313.95 is: 433.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.99 : 738.23 = 313.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.99/738.23 = 313.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.99x = 738.23 × 313.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.99x = 231,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,765.74/534.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.22

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