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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.13, 736.07 and 326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.13, 736.07 and 326.25 is: 450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.13 : 736.07 = 326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.13/736.07 = 326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.13x = 736.07 × 326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.13x = 240,141.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,141.21/533.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.44

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