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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.13, 734.33 and 311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.13, 734.33 and 311.26 is: 429.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.13 : 734.33 = 311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.13/734.33 = 311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.13x = 734.33 × 311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.13x = 228,567.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,567.87/532.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.54

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