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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.18, 746.72 and 320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.18, 746.72 and 320.18 is: 441.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.18 : 746.72 = 320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.18/746.72 = 320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.18x = 746.72 × 320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.18x = 239,084.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,084.81/541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.79

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