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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.87, 750.60 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.87, 750.60 and 322.88 is: 445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.87 : 750.60 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.87/750.60 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.87x = 750.60 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.87x = 242,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,349.98/543.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.60

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