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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.96, 732.36 and 324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.96, 732.36 and 324.08 is: 447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.96 : 732.36 = 324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.96/732.36 = 324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.96x = 732.36 × 324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.96x = 237,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,343.23/530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.01

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