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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.74, 753.24 and 324.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.74, 753.24 and 324.73 is: 448.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.74 : 753.24 = 324.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.74/753.24 = 324.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.74x = 753.24 × 324.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.74x = 244,599.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,599.63/545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.20

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