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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.87, 747.74 and 320.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.87, 747.74 and 320.77 is: 442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.87 : 747.74 = 320.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.87/747.74 = 320.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.87x = 747.74 × 320.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.87x = 239,852.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,852.56/541.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.64

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