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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.90, 736.90 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.90, 736.90 and 313.04 is: 432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.90 : 736.90 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.90/736.90 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.90x = 736.90 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.90x = 230,679.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,679.18/533.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.06

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