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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.92, 736.82 and 313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.92, 736.82 and 313.01 is: 431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.92 : 736.82 = 313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.92/736.82 = 313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.92x = 736.82 × 313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.92x = 230,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,632.03/533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.96

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