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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.03, 747.97 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.03, 747.97 and 320.96 is: 442.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.03 : 747.97 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.03/747.97 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.03x = 747.97 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.03x = 240,069.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,069.52/542.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.91

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