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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.72, 751.53 and 323.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.72, 751.53 and 323.71 is: 446.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.72 : 751.53 = 323.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.72/751.53 = 323.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.72x = 751.53 × 323.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.72x = 243,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,277.78/544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.61

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