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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.99, 736.69 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.99, 736.69 and 327.11 is: 451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.99 : 736.69 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.99/736.69 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.99x = 736.69 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.99x = 240,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,978.67/533.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.28

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