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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.68, 750.18 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.68, 750.18 and 322.68 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.68 : 750.18 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.68/750.18 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.68x = 750.18 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.68x = 242,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,068.08/543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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