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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.18, 747.93 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.18, 747.93 and 321.04 is: 442.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.18 : 747.93 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.18/747.93 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.18x = 747.93 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.18x = 240,115.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,115.45/542.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.87

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