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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.79, 750.46 and 322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.79, 750.46 and 322.75 is: 445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.79 : 750.46 = 322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.79/750.46 = 322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.79x = 750.46 × 322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.79x = 242,207.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,207.21/543.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.41

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