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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.66, 738.95 and 314.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.66, 738.95 and 314.47 is: 433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.66 : 738.95 = 314.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.66/738.95 = 314.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.66x = 738.95 × 314.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.66x = 232,372.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,372.34/535.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.81

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