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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.14, 737.08 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.14, 737.08 and 327.14 is: 451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.14 : 737.08 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.14/737.08 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.14x = 737.08 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.14x = 241,128.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,128.35/534.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.43

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