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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.08, 735.58 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.08, 735.58 and 326.04 is: 449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.08 : 735.58 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.08/735.58 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.08x = 735.58 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.08x = 239,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,828.50/533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.89

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