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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.55, 750.08 and 322.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.55, 750.08 and 322.37 is: 444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.55 : 750.08 = 322.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.55/750.08 = 322.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.55x = 750.08 × 322.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.55x = 241,805.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,805.97/543.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.86

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