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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.65, 751.60 and 320.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.65, 751.60 and 320.53 is: 442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.65 : 751.60 = 320.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.65/751.60 = 320.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.65x = 751.60 × 320.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.65x = 240,910.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,910.35/544.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.32

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