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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.75, 750.18 and 322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.75, 750.18 and 322.77 is: 445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.75 : 750.18 = 322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.75/750.18 = 322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.75x = 750.18 × 322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.75x = 242,135.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,135.60/543.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.31

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