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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 753.15 and 324.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 753.15 and 324.73 is: 448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 753.15 = 324.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/753.15 = 324.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 753.15 × 324.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 244,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,570.40/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.13

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