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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.71, 736.49 and 312.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.71, 736.49 and 312.78 is: 431.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.71 : 736.49 = 312.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.71/736.49 = 312.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.71x = 736.49 × 312.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.71x = 230,357.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,357.78/533.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.62

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