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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.86, 750.50 and 322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.86, 750.50 and 322.82 is: 445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.86 : 750.50 = 322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.86/750.50 = 322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.86x = 750.50 × 322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.86x = 242,276.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,276.41/543.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.48

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