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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.58, 747.34 and 320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.58, 747.34 and 320.49 is: 442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.58 : 747.34 = 320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.58/747.34 = 320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.58x = 747.34 × 320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.58x = 239,513.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,513.39/541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.25

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