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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.46, 736.11 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.46, 736.11 and 312.48 is: 431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.46 : 736.11 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.46/736.11 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.46x = 736.11 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.46x = 230,019.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,019.65/533.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.18

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