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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.06, 735.54 and 311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.06, 735.54 and 311.96 is: 430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.06 : 735.54 = 311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.06/735.54 = 311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.06x = 735.54 × 311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.06x = 229,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,459.06/533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.46

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