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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.25, 738.62 and 314.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.25, 738.62 and 314.15 is: 433.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.25 : 738.62 = 314.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.25/738.62 = 314.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.25x = 738.62 × 314.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.25x = 232,032.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,032.21/535.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.51

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