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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.78, 736.68 and 312.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.78, 736.68 and 312.81 is: 431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.78 : 736.68 = 312.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.78/736.68 = 312.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.78x = 736.68 × 312.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.78x = 230,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,442.71/533.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.72

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