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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.30, 748.32 and 321.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.30, 748.32 and 321.21 is: 443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.30 : 748.32 = 321.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.30/748.32 = 321.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.30x = 748.32 × 321.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.30x = 240,367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,367.87/542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.24

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