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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.32, 747.11 and 320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.32, 747.11 and 320.34 is: 442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.32 : 747.11 = 320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.32/747.11 = 320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.32x = 747.11 × 320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.32x = 239,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,332.82/541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.13

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