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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.65, 750.12 and 322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.65, 750.12 and 322.67 is: 445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.65 : 750.12 = 322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.65/750.12 = 322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.65x = 750.12 × 322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.65x = 242,041.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,041.22/543.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.22

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