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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.33, 749.73 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.33, 749.73 and 322.35 is: 444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.33 : 749.73 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.33/749.73 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.33x = 749.73 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.33x = 241,679.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,679.28/543.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.81

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