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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.39, 752.59 and 324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.39, 752.59 and 324.40 is: 447.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.39 : 752.59 = 324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.39/752.59 = 324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.39x = 752.59 × 324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.39x = 244,140.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,140.20/545.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.64

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