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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.17, 752.08 and 323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.17, 752.08 and 323.99 is: 446.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.17 : 752.08 = 323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.17/752.08 = 323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.17x = 752.08 × 323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.17x = 243,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,666.40/545.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.95

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