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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.53, 739.10 and 314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.53, 739.10 and 314.56 is: 434.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.53 : 739.10 = 314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.53/739.10 = 314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.53x = 739.10 × 314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.53x = 232,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,491.30/535.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.13

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