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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.32, 749.64 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.32, 749.64 and 322.16 is: 444.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.32 : 749.64 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.32/749.64 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.32x = 749.64 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.32x = 241,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,504.02/543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.50

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