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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.95, 752.12 and 323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.95, 752.12 and 323.97 is: 447.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.95 : 752.12 = 323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.95/752.12 = 323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.95x = 752.12 × 323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.95x = 243,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,664.32/544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.13

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