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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.78, 750.29 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.78, 750.29 and 322.56 is: 445.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.78 : 750.29 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.78/750.29 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.78x = 750.29 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.78x = 242,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,011.93/543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.05

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