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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.60, 749.88 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.60, 749.88 and 322.47 is: 444.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.60 : 749.88 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.60/749.88 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.60x = 749.88 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.60x = 241,813.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,813.80/543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.84

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