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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.20, 750.94 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.20, 750.94 and 323.16 is: 445.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.20 : 750.94 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.20/750.94 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.20x = 750.94 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.20x = 242,673.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,673.77/544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.93

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