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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.09, 737.16 and 327.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.09, 737.16 and 327.21 is: 451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.09 : 737.16 = 327.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.09/737.16 = 327.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.09x = 737.16 × 327.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.09x = 241,200.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,200.80/534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.62

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