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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.82, 739.33 and 314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.82, 739.33 and 314.69 is: 434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.82 : 739.33 = 314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.82/739.33 = 314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.82x = 739.33 × 314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.82x = 232,655.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,655.27/535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.21

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