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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.73, 735.22 and 311.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.73, 735.22 and 311.75 is: 430.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.73 : 735.22 = 311.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.73/735.22 = 311.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.73x = 735.22 × 311.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.73x = 229,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,204.84/532.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.25

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