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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.26, 738.45 and 314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.26, 738.45 and 314.19 is: 433.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.26 : 738.45 = 314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.26/738.45 = 314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.26x = 738.45 × 314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.26x = 232,013.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,013.61/535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.46

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