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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.82, 739.28 and 314.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.82, 739.28 and 314.78 is: 434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.82 : 739.28 = 314.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.82/739.28 = 314.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.82x = 739.28 × 314.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.82x = 232,708.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,708.98/535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.30

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