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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.12, 752.27 and 321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.12, 752.27 and 321.06 is: 443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.12 : 752.27 = 321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.12/752.27 = 321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.12x = 752.27 × 321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.12x = 241,522.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,522.20/545.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.06

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