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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.73, 736.59 and 323.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.73, 736.59 and 323.85 is: 446.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.73 : 736.59 = 323.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.73/736.59 = 323.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.73x = 736.59 × 323.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.73x = 238,549.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,549.17/533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.95

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