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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.40, 752.58 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.40, 752.58 and 324.27 is: 447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.40 : 752.58 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.40/752.58 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.40x = 752.58 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.40x = 244,039.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,039.12/545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.45

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