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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.49, 752.42 and 324.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.49, 752.42 and 324.29 is: 447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.49 : 752.42 = 324.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.49/752.42 = 324.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.49x = 752.42 × 324.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.49x = 244,004.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,004.97/545.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.31

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