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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.12, 752.22 and 324.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.12, 752.22 and 324.01 is: 447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.12 : 752.22 = 324.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.12/752.22 = 324.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.12x = 752.22 × 324.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.12x = 243,726.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,726.80/545.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.11

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