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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.21, 752.27 and 324.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.21, 752.27 and 324.23 is: 447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.21 : 752.27 = 324.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.21/752.27 = 324.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.21x = 752.27 × 324.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.21x = 243,908.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,908.50/545.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.37

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