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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.34, 752.46 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.34, 752.46 and 324.34 is: 447.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.34 : 752.46 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.34/752.46 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.34x = 752.46 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.34x = 244,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,055.97/545.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.53

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