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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.90, 747.84 and 320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.90, 747.84 and 320.98 is: 442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.90 : 747.84 = 320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.90/747.84 = 320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.90x = 747.84 × 320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.90x = 240,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,041.68/541.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.96

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