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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.28, 746.80 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.28, 746.80 and 320.08 is: 441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.28 : 746.80 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.28/746.80 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.28x = 746.80 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.28x = 239,035.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,035.74/541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.61

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