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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.71, 751.37 and 323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.71, 751.37 and 323.62 is: 446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.71 : 751.37 = 323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.71/751.37 = 323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.71x = 751.37 × 323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.71x = 243,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,158.36/544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.40

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