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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.12, 749.64 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.12, 749.64 and 322.32 is: 444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.12 : 749.64 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.12/749.64 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.12x = 749.64 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.12x = 241,623.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,623.96/543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.88

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