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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.46, 738.86 and 314.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.46, 738.86 and 314.37 is: 433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.46 : 738.86 = 314.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.46/738.86 = 314.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.46x = 738.86 × 314.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.46x = 232,273.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,273.85/535.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.79

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