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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.13, 749.67 and 322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.13, 749.67 and 322.23 is: 444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.13 : 749.67 = 322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.13/749.67 = 322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.13x = 749.67 × 322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.13x = 241,566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,566.16/543.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.77

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