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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.52, 747.29 and 320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.52, 747.29 and 320.46 is: 442.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.52 : 747.29 = 320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.52/747.29 = 320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.52x = 747.29 × 320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.52x = 239,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,476.55/541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.23

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