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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.12, 751.02 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.12, 751.02 and 323.32 is: 446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.12 : 751.02 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.12/751.02 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.12x = 751.02 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.12x = 242,819.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,819.79/544.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.26

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