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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.92, 735.50 and 311.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.92, 735.50 and 311.93 is: 430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.92 : 735.50 = 311.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.92/735.50 = 311.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.92x = 735.50 × 311.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.92x = 229,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,421.62/532.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.50

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