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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.34, 738.88 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.34, 738.88 and 314.34 is: 433.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.34 : 738.88 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.34/738.88 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.34x = 738.88 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.34x = 232,259.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,259.54/535.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.85

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