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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.97, 736.89 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.97, 736.89 and 312.93 is: 431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.97 : 736.89 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.97/736.89 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.97x = 736.89 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.97x = 230,593.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,593.15/533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.85

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