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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.34, 735.92 and 312.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.34, 735.92 and 312.29 is: 430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.34 : 735.92 = 312.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.34/735.92 = 312.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.34x = 735.92 × 312.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.34x = 229,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,815.22/533.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.90

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