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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.60, 750.20 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.60, 750.20 and 322.56 is: 445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.60 : 750.20 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.60/750.20 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.60x = 750.20 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.60x = 241,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,982.90/543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.15

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