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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.98, 739.66 and 314.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.98, 739.66 and 314.94 is: 434.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.98 : 739.66 = 314.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.98/739.66 = 314.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.98x = 739.66 × 314.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.98x = 232,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,948.52/535.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.62

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