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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.17, 746.73 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.17, 746.73 and 320.13 is: 441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.17 : 746.73 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.17/746.73 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.17x = 746.73 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.17x = 239,050.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,050.67/541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.73

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