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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.18, 752.12 and 324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.18, 752.12 and 324.06 is: 447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.18 : 752.12 = 324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.18/752.12 = 324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.18x = 752.12 × 324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.18x = 243,732.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,732.01/545.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.07

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