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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.19, 746.74 and 320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.19, 746.74 and 320.18 is: 441.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.19 : 746.74 = 320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.19/746.74 = 320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.19x = 746.74 × 320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.19x = 239,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,092.28/541.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.79

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