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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.28, 738.72 and 314.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.28, 738.72 and 314.15 is: 433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.28 : 738.72 = 314.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.28/738.72 = 314.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.28x = 738.72 × 314.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.28x = 232,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,065.19/535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.54

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