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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.09, 747.97 and 321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.09, 747.97 and 321.07 is: 443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.09 : 747.97 = 321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.09/747.97 = 321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.09x = 747.97 × 321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.09x = 240,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,148.06/542.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.01

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