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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.68, 736.50 and 312.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.68, 736.50 and 312.65 is: 431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.68 : 736.50 = 312.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.68/736.50 = 312.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.68x = 736.50 × 312.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.68x = 230,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,263.04/533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.47

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