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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.67, 736.32 and 323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.67, 736.32 and 323.96 is: 446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.67 : 736.32 = 323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.67/736.32 = 323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.67x = 736.32 × 323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.67x = 238,538.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,538.23/533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.98

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