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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.51, 736.31 and 312.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.51, 736.31 and 312.45 is: 431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.51 : 736.31 = 312.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.51/736.31 = 312.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.51x = 736.31 × 312.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.51x = 230,060.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,060.34/533.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.22

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