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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.50, 750.06 and 322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.50, 750.06 and 322.58 is: 445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.50 : 750.06 = 322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.50/750.06 = 322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.50x = 750.06 × 322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.50x = 241,954.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,954.35/543.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.18

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