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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.39, 739.01 and 314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.39, 739.01 and 314.33 is: 433.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.39 : 739.01 = 314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.39/739.01 = 314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.39x = 739.01 × 314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.39x = 232,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,291.44/535.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.88

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