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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.83, 747.68 and 320.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.83, 747.68 and 320.74 is: 442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.83 : 747.68 = 320.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.83/747.68 = 320.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.83x = 747.68 × 320.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.83x = 239,809.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,809.82/541.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.59

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