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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.12, 736.86 and 324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.12, 736.86 and 324.33 is: 447.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.12 : 736.86 = 324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.12/736.86 = 324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.12x = 736.86 × 324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.12x = 238,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,985.80/534.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.44

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