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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.52, 751.50 and 323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.52, 751.50 and 323.55 is: 446.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.52 : 751.50 = 323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.52/751.50 = 323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.52x = 751.50 × 323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.52x = 243,147.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,147.83/544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.53

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