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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.44, 738.96 and 314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.44, 738.96 and 314.46 is: 433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.44 : 738.96 = 314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.44/738.96 = 314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.44x = 738.96 × 314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.44x = 232,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,373.36/535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.99

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