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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.99, 734.18 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.99, 734.18 and 311.04 is: 429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.99 : 734.18 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.99/734.18 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.99x = 734.18 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.99x = 228,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,357.79/531.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.25

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