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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.33, 751.86 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.33, 751.86 and 324.20 is: 446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.33 : 751.86 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.33/751.86 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.33x = 751.86 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.33x = 243,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,754.89/545.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.98

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