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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.70, 750.32 and 322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.70, 750.32 and 322.66 is: 445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.70 : 750.32 = 322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.70/750.32 = 322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.70x = 750.32 × 322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.70x = 242,098.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,098.25/543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.28

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