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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.42, 751.40 and 323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.42, 751.40 and 323.50 is: 446.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.42 : 751.40 = 323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.42/751.40 = 323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.42x = 751.40 × 323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.42x = 243,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,077.90/544.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.49

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