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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.96, 752.04 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.96, 752.04 and 323.88 is: 446.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.96 : 752.04 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.96/752.04 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.96x = 752.04 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.96x = 243,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,570.72/544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.95

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