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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.53, 736.28 and 323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.53, 736.28 and 323.74 is: 446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.53 : 736.28 = 323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.53/736.28 = 323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.53x = 736.28 × 323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.53x = 238,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,363.29/533.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.77

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