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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.85, 750.51 and 322.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.85, 750.51 and 322.91 is: 445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.85 : 750.51 = 322.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.85/750.51 = 322.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.85x = 750.51 × 322.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.85x = 242,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,347.18/543.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.61

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