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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.58, 736.27 and 326.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.58, 736.27 and 326.54 is: 450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.58 : 736.27 = 326.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.58/736.27 = 326.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.58x = 736.27 × 326.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.58x = 240,421.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,421.61/533.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.58

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