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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.93, 741.01 and 327.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.93, 741.01 and 327.05 is: 451.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.93 : 741.01 = 327.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.93/741.01 = 327.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.93x = 741.01 × 327.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.93x = 242,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,350.36/536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.36

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