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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.19, 749.53 and 322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.19, 749.53 and 322.12 is: 444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.19 : 749.53 = 322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.19/749.53 = 322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.19x = 749.53 × 322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.19x = 241,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,438.60/543.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.48

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