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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.75, 736.59 and 323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.75, 736.59 and 323.90 is: 446.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.75 : 736.59 = 323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.75/736.59 = 323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.75x = 736.59 × 323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.75x = 238,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,581.50/533.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.99

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