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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.90, 740.97 and 327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.90, 740.97 and 327.20 is: 451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.90 : 740.97 = 327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.90/740.97 = 327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.90x = 740.97 × 327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.90x = 242,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,441.68/536.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.56

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