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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.08, 748.13 and 321.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.08, 748.13 and 321.11 is: 443.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.08 : 748.13 = 321.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.08/748.13 = 321.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.08x = 748.13 × 321.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.08x = 240,232.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,232.02/542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.17

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