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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.73, 750.21 and 322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.73, 750.21 and 322.73 is: 445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.73 : 750.21 = 322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.73/750.21 = 322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.73x = 750.21 × 322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.73x = 242,115.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,115.27/543.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.29

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