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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.89, 750.53 and 322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.89, 750.53 and 322.90 is: 445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.89 : 750.53 = 322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.89/750.53 = 322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.89x = 750.53 × 322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.89x = 242,340.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,340.77/543.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.57

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