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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.63, 750.23 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.63, 750.23 and 322.76 is: 445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.63 : 750.23 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.63/750.23 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.63x = 750.23 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.63x = 242,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,145.71/543.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.42

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