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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.19, 748.12 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.19, 748.12 and 321.18 is: 443.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.19 : 748.12 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.19/748.12 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.19x = 748.12 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.19x = 240,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,281.18/542.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.17

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