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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.98, 740.92 and 324.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.98, 740.92 and 324.29 is: 447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.98 : 740.92 = 324.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.98/740.92 = 324.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.98x = 740.92 × 324.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.98x = 240,267.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,267.62/536.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.45

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