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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.05, 753.49 and 321.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.05, 753.49 and 321.97 is: 444.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.05 : 753.49 = 321.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.05/753.49 = 321.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.05x = 753.49 × 321.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.05x = 242,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,601.18/546.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.28

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