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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543, 749.37 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543, 749.37 and 322.08 is: 444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543 : 749.37 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543/749.37 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543x = 749.37 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543x = 241,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,357.09/543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.49

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