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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.71, 739.28 and 311.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.71, 739.28 and 311.65 is: 430.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.71 : 739.28 = 311.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.71/739.28 = 311.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.71x = 739.28 × 311.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.71x = 230,393.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,393.79/535.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.07

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