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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.52, 737.62 and 324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.52, 737.62 and 324.88 is: 448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.52 : 737.62 = 324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.52/737.62 = 324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.52x = 737.62 × 324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.52x = 239,637.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,637.99/534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.32

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