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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.16, 749.57 and 322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.16, 749.57 and 322.13 is: 444.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.16 : 749.57 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.16/749.57 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.16x = 749.57 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.16x = 241,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,458.05/543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.54

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