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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.97, 735.54 and 311.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.97, 735.54 and 311.87 is: 430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.97 : 735.54 = 311.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.97/735.54 = 311.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.97x = 735.54 × 311.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.97x = 229,389.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,389.18/532.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.40

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