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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.95, 734.09 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.95, 734.09 and 310.86 is: 428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.95 : 734.09 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.95/734.09 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.95x = 734.09 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.95x = 228,193.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,193.99/531.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.98

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