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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.95, 736.88 and 324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.95, 736.88 and 324.13 is: 447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.95 : 736.88 = 324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.95/736.88 = 324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.95x = 736.88 × 324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.95x = 238,844.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,844.66/533.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.32

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