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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.14, 752.15 and 324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.14, 752.15 and 324.14 is: 447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.14 : 752.15 = 324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.14/752.15 = 324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.14x = 752.15 × 324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.14x = 243,800.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,800.28/545.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.23

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