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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.55, 738.97 and 314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.55, 738.97 and 314.46 is: 433.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.55 : 738.97 = 314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.55/738.97 = 314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.55x = 738.97 × 314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.55x = 232,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,375.72/535.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.91

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