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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.97, 747.81 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.97, 747.81 and 320.84 is: 442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.97 : 747.81 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.97/747.81 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.97x = 747.81 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.97x = 239,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,927.36/541.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.69

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