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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.91, 734.18 and 310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.91, 734.18 and 310.94 is: 429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.91 : 734.18 = 310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.91/734.18 = 310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.91x = 734.18 × 310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.91x = 228,285.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,285.93/531.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.18

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