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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.05, 749.07 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.05, 749.07 and 321.84 is: 443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.05 : 749.07 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.05/749.07 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.05x = 749.07 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.05x = 241,083.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,083.50/543.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.94

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