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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.84, 737.91 and 325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.84, 737.91 and 325.10 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.84 : 737.91 = 325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.84/737.91 = 325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.84x = 737.91 × 325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.84x = 239,894.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,894.54/534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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