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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.78, 737.93 and 325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.78, 737.93 and 325.01 is: 448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.78 : 737.93 = 325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.78/737.93 = 325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.78x = 737.93 × 325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.78x = 239,829.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,829.31/534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.46

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