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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.08, 749.55 and 322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.08, 749.55 and 322.15 is: 444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.08 : 749.55 = 322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.08/749.55 = 322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.08x = 749.55 × 322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.08x = 241,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,470.38/543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.63

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