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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.34, 749.93 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.34, 749.93 and 322.36 is: 444.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.34 : 749.93 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.34/749.93 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.34x = 749.93 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.34x = 241,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,747.43/543.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.93

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