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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.64, 750.25 and 322.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.64, 750.25 and 322.51 is: 445.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.64 : 750.25 = 322.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.64/750.25 = 322.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.64x = 750.25 × 322.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.64x = 241,963.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,963.13/543.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.08

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