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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.72, 735.15 and 311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.72, 735.15 and 311.74 is: 430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.72 : 735.15 = 311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.72/735.15 = 311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.72x = 735.15 × 311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.72x = 229,175.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,175.66/532.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.20

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