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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.76, 751.77 and 323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.76, 751.77 and 323.73 is: 446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.76 : 751.77 = 323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.76/751.77 = 323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.76x = 751.77 × 323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.76x = 243,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,370.50/544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.75

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