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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.44, 749.80 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.44, 749.80 and 322.40 is: 444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.44 : 749.80 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.44/749.80 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.44x = 749.80 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.44x = 241,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,735.52/543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.82

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