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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.30, 752.50 and 324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.30, 752.50 and 324.13 is: 447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.30 : 752.50 = 324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.30/752.50 = 324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.30x = 752.50 × 324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.30x = 243,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,907.83/545.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.29

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