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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.04, 738.48 and 314.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.04, 738.48 and 314.11 is: 433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.04 : 738.48 = 314.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.04/738.48 = 314.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.04x = 738.48 × 314.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.04x = 231,966.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,966.05/535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.55

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