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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.35, 747.03 and 320.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.35, 747.03 and 320.37 is: 442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.35 : 747.03 = 320.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.35/747.03 = 320.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.35x = 747.03 × 320.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.35x = 239,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,320.66/541.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.09

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