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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.59, 739.11 and 314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.59, 739.11 and 314.66 is: 434.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.59 : 739.11 = 314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.59/739.11 = 314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.59x = 739.11 × 314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.59x = 232,564.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,564.66/535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.22

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