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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.35, 752.58 and 324.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.35, 752.58 and 324.41 is: 447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.35 : 752.58 = 324.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.35/752.58 = 324.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.35x = 752.58 × 324.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.35x = 244,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,144.48/545.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.68

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