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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.06, 748.23 and 321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.06, 748.23 and 321.01 is: 443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.06 : 748.23 = 321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.06/748.23 = 321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.06x = 748.23 × 321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.06x = 240,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,187.44/542.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.11

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