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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.13, 735.72 and 312.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.13, 735.72 and 312.09 is: 430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.13 : 735.72 = 312.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.13/735.72 = 312.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.13x = 735.72 × 312.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.13x = 229,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,607.18/533.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.68

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