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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.56, 747.22 and 320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.56, 747.22 and 320.50 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.56 : 747.22 = 320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.56/747.22 = 320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.56x = 747.22 × 320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.56x = 239,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,484.01/541.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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