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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.67, 751.77 and 320.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.67, 751.77 and 320.65 is: 442.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.67 : 751.77 = 320.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.67/751.77 = 320.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.67x = 751.77 × 320.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.67x = 241,055.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,055.05/544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.57

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