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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.53, 751.55 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.53, 751.55 and 323.56 is: 446.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.53 : 751.55 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.53/751.55 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.53x = 751.55 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.53x = 243,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,171.52/544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.57

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