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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.60, 750.30 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.60, 750.30 and 322.68 is: 445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.60 : 750.30 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.60/750.30 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.60x = 750.30 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.60x = 242,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,106.80/543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.38

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