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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.51, 737.68 and 324.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.51, 737.68 and 324.67 is: 448.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.51 : 737.68 = 324.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.51/737.68 = 324.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.51x = 737.68 × 324.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.51x = 239,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,500.99/534.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.08

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