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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.37, 735.93 and 312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.37, 735.93 and 312.22 is: 430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.37 : 735.93 = 312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.37/735.93 = 312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.37x = 735.93 × 312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.37x = 229,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,772.06/533.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.79

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