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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.33, 747 and 320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.33, 747 and 320.41 is: 442.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.33 : 747 = 320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.33/747 = 320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.33x = 747 × 320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.33x = 239,346.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,346.27/541.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.14

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