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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.94, 736.88 and 312.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.94, 736.88 and 312.95 is: 431.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.94 : 736.88 = 312.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.94/736.88 = 312.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.94x = 736.88 × 312.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.94x = 230,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,601.35/533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.89

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