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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.31, 747.05 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.31, 747.05 and 320.22 is: 441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.31 : 747.05 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.31/747.05 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.31x = 747.05 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.31x = 239,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,218.75/541.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.93

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