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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.23, 752.43 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.23, 752.43 and 321.22 is: 443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.23 : 752.43 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.23/752.43 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.23x = 752.43 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.23x = 241,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,691.80/545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.28

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