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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.26, 738.54 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.26, 738.54 and 314.22 is: 433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.26 : 738.54 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.26/738.54 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.26x = 738.54 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.26x = 232,064.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,064.04/535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.55

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