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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.71, 739.31 and 314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.71, 739.31 and 314.58 is: 434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.71 : 739.31 = 314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.71/739.31 = 314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.71x = 739.31 × 314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.71x = 232,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,572.14/535.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.14

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