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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.16, 751.14 and 323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.16, 751.14 and 323.12 is: 446.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.16 : 751.14 = 323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.16/751.14 = 323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.16x = 751.14 × 323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.16x = 242,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,708.36/544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.02

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