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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.57, 749.97 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.57, 749.97 and 322.50 is: 444.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.57 : 749.97 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.57/749.97 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.57x = 749.97 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.57x = 241,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,865.33/543.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.96

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