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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.34, 737.27 and 324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.34, 737.27 and 324.62 is: 447.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.34 : 737.27 = 324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.34/737.27 = 324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.34x = 737.27 × 324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.34x = 239,335.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,335.24/534.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.91

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