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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.15, 750.92 and 320.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.15, 750.92 and 320.03 is: 441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.15 : 750.92 = 320.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.15/750.92 = 320.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.15x = 750.92 × 320.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.15x = 240,315.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,315.33/544.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.64

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