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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.76, 739.15 and 314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.76, 739.15 and 314.54 is: 433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.76 : 739.15 = 314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.76/739.15 = 314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.76x = 739.15 × 314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.76x = 232,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,493.30/535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.95

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