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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.30, 751.08 and 323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.30, 751.08 and 323.21 is: 446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.30 : 751.08 = 323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.30/751.08 = 323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.30x = 751.08 × 323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.30x = 242,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,756.57/544.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.00

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