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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.18, 749.31 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.18, 749.31 and 322.04 is: 444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.18 : 749.31 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.18/749.31 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.18x = 749.31 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.18x = 241,307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,307.79/543.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.25

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