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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.75, 737.96 and 324.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.75, 737.96 and 324.91 is: 448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.75 : 737.96 = 324.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.75/737.96 = 324.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.75x = 737.96 × 324.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.75x = 239,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,771.71/534.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.38

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