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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.13, 734.22 and 311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.13, 734.22 and 311.07 is: 429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.13 : 734.22 = 311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.13/734.22 = 311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.13x = 734.22 × 311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.13x = 228,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,393.82/532.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.21

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