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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.98, 747.95 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.98, 747.95 and 321.12 is: 443.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.98 : 747.95 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.98/747.95 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.98x = 747.95 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.98x = 240,180.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,180.10/541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.15

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