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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.03, 735.66 and 312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.03, 735.66 and 312.03 is: 430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.03 : 735.66 = 312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.03/735.66 = 312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.03x = 735.66 × 312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.03x = 229,547.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,547.99/533.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.65

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