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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.40, 736.26 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.40, 736.26 and 312.46 is: 431.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.40 : 736.26 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.40/736.26 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.40x = 736.26 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.40x = 230,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,051.80/533.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.29

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