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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.27, 738.84 and 311.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.27, 738.84 and 311.27 is: 429.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.27 : 738.84 = 311.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.27/738.84 = 311.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.27x = 738.84 × 311.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.27x = 229,981.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,981.07/535.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.65

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