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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.65, 739.14 and 314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.65, 739.14 and 314.46 is: 433.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.65 : 739.14 = 314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.65/739.14 = 314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.65x = 739.14 × 314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.65x = 232,429.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,429.96/535.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.92

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