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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.10, 748.04 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.10, 748.04 and 321.04 is: 443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.10 : 748.04 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.10/748.04 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.10x = 748.04 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.10x = 240,150.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,150.76/542.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.00

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