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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.30, 738.89 and 314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.30, 738.89 and 314.24 is: 433.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.30 : 738.89 = 314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.30/738.89 = 314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.30x = 738.89 × 314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.30x = 232,189.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,189.07/535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.76

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