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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.76, 738.02 and 324.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.76, 738.02 and 324.89 is: 448.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.76 : 738.02 = 324.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.76/738.02 = 324.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.76x = 738.02 × 324.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.76x = 239,770.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,770.00/534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.37

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