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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.64, 735.18 and 311.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.64, 735.18 and 311.78 is: 430.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.64 : 735.18 = 311.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.64/735.18 = 311.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.64x = 735.18 × 311.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.64x = 229,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,214.42/532.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.34

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