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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.02, 750.71 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.02, 750.71 and 323.04 is: 445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.02 : 750.71 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.02/750.71 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.02x = 750.71 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.02x = 242,507.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,507.74/544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.77

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