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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.10, 735.62 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.10, 735.62 and 312 is: 430.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.10 : 735.62 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.10/735.62 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.10x = 735.62 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.10x = 229,513.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,513.44/533.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.53

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