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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.03, 738.39 and 314.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.03, 738.39 and 314.05 is: 433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.03 : 738.39 = 314.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.03/738.39 = 314.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.03x = 738.39 × 314.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.03x = 231,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,891.38/535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.42

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