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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.67, 747.49 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.67, 747.49 and 320.63 is: 442.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.67 : 747.49 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.67/747.49 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.67x = 747.49 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.67x = 239,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,667.72/541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.46

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