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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.40, 736 and 312.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.40, 736 and 312.45 is: 431.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.40 : 736 = 312.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.40/736 = 312.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.40x = 736 × 312.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.40x = 229,963.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,963.20/533.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.13

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