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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.30, 735.78 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.30, 735.78 and 312.08 is: 430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.30 : 735.78 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.30/735.78 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.30x = 735.78 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.30x = 229,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,622.22/533.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.57

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