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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.23, 751.14 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.23, 751.14 and 323.37 is: 446.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.23 : 751.14 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.23/751.14 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.23x = 751.14 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.23x = 242,896.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,896.14/544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.31

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