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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.37, 747.18 and 320.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.37, 747.18 and 320.51 is: 442.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.37 : 747.18 = 320.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.37/747.18 = 320.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.37x = 747.18 × 320.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.37x = 239,478.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,478.66/541.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.36

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