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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.56, 753.06 and 324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.56, 753.06 and 324.60 is: 448.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.56 : 753.06 = 324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.56/753.06 = 324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.56x = 753.06 × 324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.56x = 244,443.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,443.28/545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.06

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