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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.92, 735.32 and 311.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.92, 735.32 and 311.78 is: 430.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.92 : 735.32 = 311.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.92/735.32 = 311.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.92x = 735.32 × 311.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.92x = 229,258.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,258.07/532.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.19

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