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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.56, 750.18 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.56, 750.18 and 322.56 is: 445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.56 : 750.18 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.56/750.18 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.56x = 750.18 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.56x = 241,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,978.06/543.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.17

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