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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.01, 735.45 and 320.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.01, 735.45 and 320.31 is: 441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.01 : 735.45 = 320.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.01/735.45 = 320.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.01x = 735.45 × 320.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.01x = 235,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,571.99/533.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.97

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