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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.66, 739.11 and 314.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.66, 739.11 and 314.53 is: 433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.66 : 739.11 = 314.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.66/739.11 = 314.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.66x = 739.11 × 314.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.66x = 232,467.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,467.00/535.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.99

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