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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.78, 739.42 and 314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.78, 739.42 and 314.75 is: 434.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.78 : 739.42 = 314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.78/739.42 = 314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.78x = 739.42 × 314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.78x = 232,732.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,732.45/535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.38

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