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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.79, 739.15 and 311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.79, 739.15 and 311.74 is: 430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.79 : 739.15 = 311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.79/739.15 = 311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.79x = 739.15 × 311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.79x = 230,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,422.62/535.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.06

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