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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.18, 747.96 and 321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.18, 747.96 and 321.14 is: 443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.18 : 747.96 = 321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.18/747.96 = 321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.18x = 747.96 × 321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.18x = 240,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,199.87/542.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.03

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