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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.20, 750.96 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.20, 750.96 and 320.13 is: 441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.20 : 750.96 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.20/750.96 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.20x = 750.96 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.20x = 240,404.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,404.82/544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.76

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