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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.07, 748.26 and 321.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.07, 748.26 and 321.21 is: 443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.07 : 748.26 = 321.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.07/748.26 = 321.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.07x = 748.26 × 321.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.07x = 240,348.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,348.59/542.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.39

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