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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.17, 753.57 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.17, 753.57 and 322.07 is: 444.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.17 : 753.57 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.17/753.57 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.17x = 753.57 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.17x = 242,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,698.52/546.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.37

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