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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.56, 747.42 and 320.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.56, 747.42 and 320.47 is: 442.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.56 : 747.42 = 320.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.56/747.42 = 320.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.56x = 747.42 × 320.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.56x = 239,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,525.69/541.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.29

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