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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.92, 734.01 and 310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.92, 734.01 and 310.88 is: 428.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.92 : 734.01 = 310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.92/734.01 = 310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.92x = 734.01 × 310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.92x = 228,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,189.03/531.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.99

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