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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.64, 750.24 and 322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.64, 750.24 and 322.60 is: 445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.64 : 750.24 = 322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.64/750.24 = 322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.64x = 750.24 × 322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.64x = 242,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,027.42/543.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.20

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