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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.66, 749.91 and 322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.66, 749.91 and 322.46 is: 444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.66 : 749.91 = 322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.66/749.91 = 322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.66x = 749.91 × 322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.66x = 241,816.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,816.25/543.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.80

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