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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.99, 752.19 and 324.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.99, 752.19 and 324.07 is: 447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.99 : 752.19 = 324.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.99/752.19 = 324.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.99x = 752.19 × 324.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.99x = 243,762.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,762.21/544.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.28

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