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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.16, 752.34 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.16, 752.34 and 324.20 is: 447.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.16 : 752.34 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.16/752.34 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.16x = 752.34 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.16x = 243,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,908.63/545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.41

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