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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.97, 734.02 and 322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.97, 734.02 and 322.13 is: 444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.97 : 734.02 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.97/734.02 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.97x = 734.02 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.97x = 236,450.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,450.89/531.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.48

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