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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.08, 748.08 and 321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.08, 748.08 and 321.20 is: 443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.08 : 748.08 = 321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.08/748.08 = 321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.08x = 748.08 × 321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.08x = 240,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,283.30/542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.26

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