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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.42, 749.67 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.42, 749.67 and 322.24 is: 444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.42 : 749.67 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.42/749.67 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.42x = 749.67 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.42x = 241,573.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,573.39/543.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.55

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