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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.30, 749.86 and 322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.30, 749.86 and 322.30 is: 444.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.30 : 749.86 = 322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.30/749.86 = 322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.30x = 749.86 × 322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.30x = 241,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,679.88/543.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.84

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