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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.68, 737.90 and 324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.68, 737.90 and 324.80 is: 448.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.68 : 737.90 = 324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.68/737.90 = 324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.68x = 737.90 × 324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.68x = 239,673.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,673.82/534.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.26

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