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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.59, 736.45 and 312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.59, 736.45 and 312.53 is: 431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.59 : 736.45 = 312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.59/736.45 = 312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.59x = 736.45 × 312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.59x = 230,158.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,158.25/533.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.34

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