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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.65, 747.36 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.65, 747.36 and 320.67 is: 442.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.65 : 747.36 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.65/747.36 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.65x = 747.36 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.65x = 239,655.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,655.93/541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.46

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