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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531, 732.82 and 324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531, 732.82 and 324.04 is: 447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531 : 732.82 = 324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531/732.82 = 324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531x = 732.82 × 324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531x = 237,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,462.99/531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.20

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