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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.57, 752.92 and 321.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.57, 752.92 and 321.58 is: 443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.57 : 752.92 = 321.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.57/752.92 = 321.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.57x = 752.92 × 321.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.57x = 242,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,123.21/545.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.80

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