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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.56, 752.82 and 324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.56, 752.82 and 324.52 is: 447.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.56 : 752.82 = 324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.56/752.82 = 324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.56x = 752.82 × 324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.56x = 244,305.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,305.15/545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.81

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