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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.09, 738.42 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.09, 738.42 and 314.16 is: 433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.09 : 738.42 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.09/738.42 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.09x = 738.42 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.09x = 231,982.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,982.03/535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.54

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