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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.51, 738.82 and 314.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.51, 738.82 and 314.43 is: 433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.51 : 738.82 = 314.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.51/738.82 = 314.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.51x = 738.82 × 314.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.51x = 232,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,307.17/535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.81

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