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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.82, 750.38 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.82, 750.38 and 322.84 is: 445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.82 : 750.38 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.82/750.38 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.82x = 750.38 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.82x = 242,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,252.68/543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.46

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