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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.18, 748.13 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.18, 748.13 and 321.08 is: 443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.18 : 748.13 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.18/748.13 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.18x = 748.13 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.18x = 240,204.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,204.23/542.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.04

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