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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.40, 738.87 and 314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.40, 738.87 and 314.33 is: 433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.40 : 738.87 = 314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.40/738.87 = 314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.40x = 738.87 × 314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.40x = 232,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,249.01/535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.79

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