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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.84, 750.17 and 322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.84, 750.17 and 322.74 is: 445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.84 : 750.17 = 322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.84/750.17 = 322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.84x = 750.17 × 322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.84x = 242,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,109.19/543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.19

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