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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.03, 738.32 and 314.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.03, 738.32 and 314.00 is: 433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.03 : 738.32 = 314.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.03/738.32 = 314.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.03x = 738.32 × 314.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.03x = 231,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,832.76/535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.31

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