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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.13, 738.43 and 314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.13, 738.43 and 314.04 is: 433.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.13 : 738.43 = 314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.13/738.43 = 314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.13x = 738.43 × 314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.13x = 231,891.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,891.29/535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.34

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