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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.41, 737.51 and 324.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.41, 737.51 and 324.47 is: 447.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.41 : 737.51 = 324.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.41/737.51 = 324.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.41x = 737.51 × 324.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.41x = 239,294.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,294.56/534.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.78

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