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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.72, 747.39 and 320.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.72, 747.39 and 320.71 is: 442.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.72 : 747.39 = 320.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.72/747.39 = 320.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.72x = 747.39 × 320.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.72x = 239,695.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,695.45/541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.47

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