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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.94, 752.18 and 324.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.94, 752.18 and 324.05 is: 447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.94 : 752.18 = 324.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.94/752.18 = 324.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.94x = 752.18 × 324.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.94x = 243,738.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,738.55/544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.28

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