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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.72, 736.44 and 323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.72, 736.44 and 323.84 is: 446.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.72 : 736.44 = 323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.72/736.44 = 323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.72x = 736.44 × 323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.72x = 238,488.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,488.73/533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.84

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