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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.83, 739.21 and 314.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.83, 739.21 and 314.68 is: 434.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.83 : 739.21 = 314.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.83/739.21 = 314.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.83x = 739.21 × 314.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.83x = 232,614.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,614.60/535.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.12

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