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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.59, 737.80 and 324.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.59, 737.80 and 324.82 is: 448.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.59 : 737.80 = 324.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.59/737.80 = 324.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.59x = 737.80 × 324.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.59x = 239,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,652.20/534.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.29

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