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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.15, 738.48 and 314.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.15, 738.48 and 314.09 is: 433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.15 : 738.48 = 314.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.15/738.48 = 314.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.15x = 738.48 × 314.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.15x = 231,944.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,944.71/535.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.42

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