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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.32, 752.57 and 321.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.32, 752.57 and 321.33 is: 443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.32 : 752.57 = 321.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.32/752.57 = 321.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.32x = 752.57 × 321.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.32x = 241,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,824.12/545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.45

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