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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.17, 734.45 and 311.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.17, 734.45 and 311.22 is: 429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.17 : 734.45 = 311.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.17/734.45 = 311.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.17x = 734.45 × 311.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.17x = 228,573.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,573.97/532.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.51

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