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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.34, 746.94 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.34, 746.94 and 320.32 is: 441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.34 : 746.94 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.34/746.94 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.34x = 746.94 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.34x = 239,259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,259.82/541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.98

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