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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.17, 748.11 and 321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.17, 748.11 and 321.13 is: 443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.17 : 748.11 = 321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.17/748.11 = 321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.17x = 748.11 × 321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.17x = 240,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,240.56/542.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.11

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