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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.26, 735.92 and 312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.26, 735.92 and 312.20 is: 430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.26 : 735.92 = 312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.26/735.92 = 312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.26x = 735.92 × 312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.26x = 229,754.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,754.22/533.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.85

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