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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.19, 746.96 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.19, 746.96 and 320.27 is: 442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.19 : 746.96 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.19/746.96 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.19x = 746.96 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.19x = 239,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,223.54/541.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.03

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