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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.37, 752.70 and 324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.37, 752.70 and 324.33 is: 447.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.37 : 752.70 = 324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.37/752.70 = 324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.37x = 752.70 × 324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.37x = 244,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,123.19/545.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.63

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