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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.16, 752.33 and 321.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.16, 752.33 and 321.11 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.16 : 752.33 = 321.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.16/752.33 = 321.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.16x = 752.33 × 321.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.16x = 241,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,578.78/545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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