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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.54, 734.73 and 311.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.54, 734.73 and 311.41 is: 429.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.54 : 734.73 = 311.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.54/734.73 = 311.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.54x = 734.73 × 311.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.54x = 228,802.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,802.27/532.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.64

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