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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.34, 738.60 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.34, 738.60 and 314.16 is: 433.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.34 : 738.60 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.34/738.60 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.34x = 738.60 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.34x = 232,038.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,038.58/535.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.44

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