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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.98, 747.90 and 320.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.98, 747.90 and 320.85 is: 442.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.98 : 747.90 = 320.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.98/747.90 = 320.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.98x = 747.90 × 320.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.98x = 239,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,963.72/541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.75

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