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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.52, 750 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.52, 750 and 322.40 is: 444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.52 : 750 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.52/750 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.52x = 750 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.52x = 241,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,800.00/543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.88

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