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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.95, 739.53 and 314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.95, 739.53 and 314.91 is: 434.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.95 : 739.53 = 314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.95/739.53 = 314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.95x = 739.53 × 314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.95x = 232,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,885.39/535.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.53

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