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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.32, 752.80 and 324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.32, 752.80 and 324.32 is: 447.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.32 : 752.80 = 324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.32/752.80 = 324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.32x = 752.80 × 324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.32x = 244,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,148.10/545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.72

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