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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.01, 736.98 and 324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.01, 736.98 and 324.14 is: 447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.01 : 736.98 = 324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.01/736.98 = 324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.01x = 736.98 × 324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.01x = 238,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,881.62/534.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.34

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