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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 736.71 and 324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 736.71 and 324.30 is: 447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 736.71 = 324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/736.71 = 324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 736.71 × 324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 238,915.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,915.05/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.36

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