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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.90, 736.74 and 312.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.90, 736.74 and 312.86 is: 431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.90 : 736.74 = 312.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.90/736.74 = 312.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.90x = 736.74 × 312.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.90x = 230,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,496.48/533.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.72

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