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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.36, 748.44 and 321.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.36, 748.44 and 321.31 is: 443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.36 : 748.44 = 321.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.36/748.44 = 321.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.36x = 748.44 × 321.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.36x = 240,481.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,481.26/542.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.40

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