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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.24, 738.48 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.24, 738.48 and 314.16 is: 433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.24 : 738.48 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.24/738.48 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.24x = 738.48 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.24x = 232,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,000.88/535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.45

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