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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.21, 750.89 and 323.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.21, 750.89 and 323.23 is: 445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.21 : 750.89 = 323.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.21/750.89 = 323.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.21x = 750.89 × 323.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.21x = 242,710.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,710.17/544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.99

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