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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.02, 752.22 and 324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.02, 752.22 and 324.09 is: 447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.02 : 752.22 = 324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.02/752.22 = 324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.02x = 752.22 × 324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.02x = 243,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,786.98/545.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.30

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