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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.44, 747.10 and 320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.44, 747.10 and 320.36 is: 442.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.44 : 747.10 = 320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.44/747.10 = 320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.44x = 747.10 × 320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.44x = 239,340.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,340.96/541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.05

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