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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.02, 747.96 and 320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.02, 747.96 and 320.92 is: 442.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.02 : 747.96 = 320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.02/747.96 = 320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.02x = 747.96 × 320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.02x = 240,035.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,035.32/542.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.85

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