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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.29, 750.86 and 320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.29, 750.86 and 320.14 is: 441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.29 : 750.86 = 320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.29/750.86 = 320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.29x = 750.86 × 320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.29x = 240,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,380.86/544.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.64

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