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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.88, 739.42 and 314.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.88, 739.42 and 314.87 is: 434.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.88 : 739.42 = 314.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.88/739.42 = 314.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.88x = 739.42 × 314.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.88x = 232,816.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,816.69/535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.45

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