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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.65, 736.16 and 312.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.65, 736.16 and 312.45 is: 431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.65 : 736.16 = 312.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.65/736.16 = 312.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.65x = 736.16 × 312.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.65x = 230,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,013.19/533.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.02

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