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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.35, 738.73 and 314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.35, 738.73 and 314.25 is: 433.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.35 : 738.73 = 314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.35/738.73 = 314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.35x = 738.73 × 314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.35x = 232,145.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,145.90/535.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.63

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