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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.34, 735.84 and 323.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.34, 735.84 and 323.45 is: 446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.34 : 735.84 = 323.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.34/735.84 = 323.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.34x = 735.84 × 323.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.34x = 238,007.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,007.45/533.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.26

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