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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.23, 752.17 and 324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.23, 752.17 and 324.06 is: 447.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.23 : 752.17 = 324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.23/752.17 = 324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.23x = 752.17 × 324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.23x = 243,742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,742.83/545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.05

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