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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.09, 736.87 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.09, 736.87 and 324.20 is: 447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.09 : 736.87 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.09/736.87 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.09x = 736.87 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.09x = 238,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,893.25/534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.29

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