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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.95, 741.10 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.95, 741.10 and 327.19 is: 451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.95 : 741.10 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.95/741.10 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.95x = 741.10 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.95x = 242,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,480.51/536.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.59

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