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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.19, 734.35 and 311.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.19, 734.35 and 311.17 is: 429.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.19 : 734.35 = 311.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.19/734.35 = 311.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.19x = 734.35 × 311.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.19x = 228,507.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,507.69/532.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.37

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