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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.72, 753.28 and 324.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.72, 753.28 and 324.67 is: 448.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.72 : 753.28 = 324.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.72/753.28 = 324.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.72x = 753.28 × 324.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.72x = 244,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,567.42/545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.16

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