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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.10, 750.87 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.10, 750.87 and 323.01 is: 445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.10 : 750.87 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.10/750.87 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.10x = 750.87 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.10x = 242,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,538.52/544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.77

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