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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.65, 750.33 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.65, 750.33 and 322.72 is: 445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.65 : 750.33 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.65/750.33 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.65x = 750.33 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.65x = 242,144.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,144.62/543.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.41

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