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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.33, 749.81 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.33, 749.81 and 322.40 is: 444.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.33 : 749.81 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.33/749.81 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.33x = 749.81 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.33x = 241,738.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,738.74/543.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.92

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