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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.38, 738.84 and 314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.38, 738.84 and 314.31 is: 433.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.38 : 738.84 = 314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.38/738.84 = 314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.38x = 738.84 × 314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.38x = 232,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,224.80/535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.76

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