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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.60, 752.87 and 324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.60, 752.87 and 324.60 is: 447.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.60 : 752.87 = 324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.60/752.87 = 324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.60x = 752.87 × 324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.60x = 244,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,379.98/545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.91

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