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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.58, 736.35 and 312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.58, 736.35 and 312.60 is: 431.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.58 : 736.35 = 312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.58/736.35 = 312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.58x = 736.35 × 312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.58x = 230,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,183.01/533.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.39

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