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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.71, 749.99 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.71, 749.99 and 322.62 is: 445.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.71 : 749.99 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.71/749.99 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.71x = 749.99 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.71x = 241,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,959.77/543.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.01

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