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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.58, 736.39 and 323.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.58, 736.39 and 323.81 is: 446.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.58 : 736.39 = 323.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.58/736.39 = 323.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.58x = 736.39 × 323.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.58x = 238,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,450.45/533.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.89

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