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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.72, 753.05 and 324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.72, 753.05 and 324.72 is: 448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.72 : 753.05 = 324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.72/753.05 = 324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.72x = 753.05 × 324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.72x = 244,528.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,528.77/545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.09

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