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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.06, 738.38 and 314.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.06, 738.38 and 314.03 is: 433.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.06 : 738.38 = 314.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.06/738.38 = 314.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.06x = 738.38 × 314.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.06x = 231,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,870.62/535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.36

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