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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.37, 734.35 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.37, 734.35 and 311.16 is: 429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.37 : 734.35 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.37/734.35 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.37x = 734.35 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.37x = 228,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,500.35/532.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.21

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