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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.54, 751.38 and 323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.54, 751.38 and 323.38 is: 446.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.54 : 751.38 = 323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.54/751.38 = 323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.54x = 751.38 × 323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.54x = 242,981.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,981.26/544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.21

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