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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.38, 751.21 and 323.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.38, 751.21 and 323.25 is: 446.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.38 : 751.21 = 323.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.38/751.21 = 323.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.38x = 751.21 × 323.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.38x = 242,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,828.63/544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.06

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