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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.29, 748.45 and 321.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.29, 748.45 and 321.35 is: 443.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.29 : 748.45 = 321.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.29/748.45 = 321.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.29x = 748.45 × 321.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.29x = 240,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,514.41/542.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.52

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