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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.59, 747.38 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.59, 747.38 and 320.56 is: 442.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.59 : 747.38 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.59/747.38 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.59x = 747.38 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.59x = 239,577.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,577.26/541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.36

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