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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.87, 738.20 and 325.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.87, 738.20 and 325.07 is: 448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.87 : 738.20 = 325.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.87/738.20 = 325.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.87x = 738.20 × 325.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.87x = 239,961.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,961.36/534.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.63

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