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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.56, 738.99 and 314.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.56, 738.99 and 314.49 is: 433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.56 : 738.99 = 314.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.56/738.99 = 314.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.56x = 738.99 × 314.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.56x = 232,404.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,404.97/535.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.95

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