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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.61, 739.06 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.61, 739.06 and 314.55 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.61 : 739.06 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.61/739.06 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.61x = 739.06 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.61x = 232,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,470.54/535.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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