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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.26, 751.18 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.26, 751.18 and 323.28 is: 446.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.26 : 751.18 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.26/751.18 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.26x = 751.18 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.26x = 242,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,841.47/544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.19

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