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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.52, 737.52 and 321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.52, 737.52 and 321.82 is: 444.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.52 : 737.52 = 321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.52/737.52 = 321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.52x = 737.52 × 321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.52x = 237,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,348.69/534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.04

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