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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.22, 751.26 and 323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.22, 751.26 and 323.24 is: 446.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.22 : 751.26 = 323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.22/751.26 = 323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.22x = 751.26 × 323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.22x = 242,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,831.91/544.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.21

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