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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.07, 735.63 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.07, 735.63 and 312.14 is: 430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.07 : 735.63 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.07/735.63 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.07x = 735.63 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.07x = 229,615.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,615.87/533.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.74

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