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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.42, 751.08 and 323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.42, 751.08 and 323.38 is: 446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.42 : 751.08 = 323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.42/751.08 = 323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.42x = 751.08 × 323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.42x = 242,884.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,884.25/544.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.13

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