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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.16, 735.50 and 311.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.16, 735.50 and 311.97 is: 430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.16 : 735.50 = 311.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.16/735.50 = 311.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.16x = 735.50 × 311.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.16x = 229,454.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,454.71/533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.37

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