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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.77, 736.61 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.77, 736.61 and 312.66 is: 431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.77 : 736.61 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.77/736.61 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.77x = 736.61 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.77x = 230,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,306.92/533.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.47

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