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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.39, 738.95 and 314.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.39, 738.95 and 314.39 is: 433.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.39 : 738.95 = 314.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.39/738.95 = 314.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.39x = 738.95 × 314.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.39x = 232,316.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,316.92/535.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.92

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