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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.61, 736.38 and 312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.61, 736.38 and 312.62 is: 431.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.61 : 736.38 = 312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.61/736.38 = 312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.61x = 736.38 × 312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.61x = 230,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,203.43/533.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.41

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