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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.96, 736.87 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.96, 736.87 and 313.07 is: 432.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.96 : 736.87 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.96/736.87 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.96x = 736.87 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.96x = 230,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,687.42/533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.04

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