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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.99, 739.49 and 314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.99, 739.49 and 314.86 is: 434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.99 : 739.49 = 314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.99/739.49 = 314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.99x = 739.49 × 314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.99x = 232,835.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,835.82/535.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.40

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