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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.96, 750.45 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.96, 750.45 and 322.89 is: 445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.96 : 750.45 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.96/750.45 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.96x = 750.45 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.96x = 242,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,312.80/543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.46

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