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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.37, 736.11 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.37, 736.11 and 312.24 is: 430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.37 : 736.11 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.37/736.11 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.37x = 736.11 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.37x = 229,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,842.99/533.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.93

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