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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.99, 752.14 and 323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.99, 752.14 and 323.96 is: 447.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.99 : 752.14 = 323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.99/752.14 = 323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.99x = 752.14 × 323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.99x = 243,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,663.27/544.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.10

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