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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.17, 738.64 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.17, 738.64 and 314.12 is: 433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.17 : 738.64 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.17/738.64 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.17x = 738.64 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.17x = 232,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,022.66/535.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.55

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