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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.88, 750.56 and 322.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.88, 750.56 and 322.85 is: 445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.88 : 750.56 = 322.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.88/750.56 = 322.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.88x = 750.56 × 322.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.88x = 242,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,318.30/543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.54

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