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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.48, 738.92 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.48, 738.92 and 314.48 is: 433.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.48 : 738.92 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.48/738.92 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.48x = 738.92 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.48x = 232,375.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,375.56/535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.96

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