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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.34, 738.68 and 314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.34, 738.68 and 314.30 is: 433.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.34 : 738.68 = 314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.34/738.68 = 314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.34x = 738.68 × 314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.34x = 232,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,167.12/535.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.68

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