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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.67, 736.38 and 312.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.67, 736.38 and 312.59 is: 431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.67 : 736.38 = 312.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.67/736.38 = 312.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.67x = 736.38 × 312.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.67x = 230,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,181.34/533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.32

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