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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.27, 735.62 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.27, 735.62 and 312.14 is: 430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.27 : 735.62 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.27/735.62 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.27x = 735.62 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.27x = 229,611.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,611.19/533.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.58

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