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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.21, 752.58 and 324.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.21, 752.58 and 324.35 is: 447.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.21 : 752.58 = 324.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.21/752.58 = 324.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.21x = 752.58 × 324.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.21x = 244,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,095.56/545.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.71

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