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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.11, 749.72 and 322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.11, 749.72 and 322.25 is: 444.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.11 : 749.72 = 322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.11/749.72 = 322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.11x = 749.72 × 322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.11x = 241,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,594.33/543.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.84

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