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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.29, 752.50 and 324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.29, 752.50 and 324.24 is: 447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.29 : 752.50 = 324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.29/752.50 = 324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.29x = 752.50 × 324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.29x = 243,990.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,990.59/545.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.45

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