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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.23, 735.84 and 312.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.23, 735.84 and 312.19 is: 430.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.23 : 735.84 = 312.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.23/735.84 = 312.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.23x = 735.84 × 312.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.23x = 229,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,721.89/533.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.81

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