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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.42, 734.59 and 311.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.42, 734.59 and 311.29 is: 429.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.42 : 734.59 = 311.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.42/734.59 = 311.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.42x = 734.59 × 311.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.42x = 228,670.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,670.52/532.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.49

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