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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.89, 747.85 and 320.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.89, 747.85 and 320.89 is: 442.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.89 : 747.85 = 320.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.89/747.85 = 320.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.89x = 747.85 × 320.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.89x = 239,974.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,974.82/541.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.85

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