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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 736.80 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 736.80 and 324.16 is: 447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 736.80 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/736.80 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 736.80 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 238,841.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,841.09/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.23

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