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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.14, 734.36 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.14, 734.36 and 311.04 is: 429.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.14 : 734.36 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.14/734.36 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.14x = 734.36 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.14x = 228,415.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,415.33/532.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.24

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