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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.04, 752.26 and 321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.04, 752.26 and 321.01 is: 443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.04 : 752.26 = 321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.04/752.26 = 321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.04x = 752.26 × 321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.04x = 241,482.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,482.98/545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.06

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