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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.39, 751.21 and 323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.39, 751.21 and 323.40 is: 446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.39 : 751.21 = 323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.39/751.21 = 323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.39x = 751.21 × 323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.39x = 242,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,941.31/544.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.26

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