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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.11, 746.81 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.11, 746.81 and 320.13 is: 441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.11 : 746.81 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.11/746.81 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.11x = 746.81 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.11x = 239,073.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,073.33/541.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.82

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