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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.92, 741.01 and 327.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.92, 741.01 and 327.23 is: 451.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.92 : 741.01 = 327.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.92/741.01 = 327.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.92x = 741.01 × 327.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.92x = 242,480.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,480.70/536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.61

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