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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.64, 739.14 and 314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.64, 739.14 and 314.60 is: 434.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.64 : 739.14 = 314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.64/739.14 = 314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.64x = 739.14 × 314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.64x = 232,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,533.44/535.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.12

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