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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.71, 750.03 and 322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.71, 750.03 and 322.66 is: 445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.71 : 750.03 = 322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.71/750.03 = 322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.71x = 750.03 × 322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.71x = 242,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,005.02/543.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.10

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