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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.34, 735.93 and 312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.34, 735.93 and 312.30 is: 430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.34 : 735.93 = 312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.34/735.93 = 312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.34x = 735.93 × 312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.34x = 229,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,830.94/533.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.93

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