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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.88, 736.62 and 312.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.88, 736.62 and 312.69 is: 431.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.88 : 736.62 = 312.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.88/736.62 = 312.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.88x = 736.62 × 312.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.88x = 230,333.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,333.71/533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.43

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