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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.19, 738.50 and 314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.19, 738.50 and 314.06 is: 433.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.19 : 738.50 = 314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.19/738.50 = 314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.19x = 738.50 × 314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.19x = 231,928.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,928.05/535.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.36

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