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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.49, 737.67 and 324.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.49, 737.67 and 324.75 is: 448.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.49 : 737.67 = 324.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.49/737.67 = 324.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.49x = 737.67 × 324.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.49x = 239,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,558.33/534.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.20

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