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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.88, 737.10 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.88, 737.10 and 327 is: 451.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.88 : 737.10 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.88/737.10 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.88x = 737.10 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.88x = 241,031.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,031.70/533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.47

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