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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.28, 751.21 and 323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.28, 751.21 and 323.31 is: 446.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.28 : 751.21 = 323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.28/751.21 = 323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.28x = 751.21 × 323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.28x = 242,872.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,872.90/544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.23

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