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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.56, 736.14 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.56, 736.14 and 326.44 is: 450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.56 : 736.14 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.56/736.14 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.56x = 736.14 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.56x = 240,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,305.54/533.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.38

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