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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.71, 736.64 and 326.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.71, 736.64 and 326.83 is: 451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.71 : 736.64 = 326.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.71/736.64 = 326.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.71x = 736.64 × 326.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.71x = 240,754.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,754.42/533.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.10

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