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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.45, 736.09 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.45, 736.09 and 312.32 is: 430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.45 : 736.09 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.45/736.09 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.45x = 736.09 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.45x = 229,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,896.69/533.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.96

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