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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.28, 752.36 and 324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.28, 752.36 and 324.30 is: 447.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.28 : 752.36 = 324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.28/752.36 = 324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.28x = 752.36 × 324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.28x = 243,988.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,988.73/545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.46

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