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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.39, 748.51 and 321.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.39, 748.51 and 321.33 is: 443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.39 : 748.51 = 321.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.39/748.51 = 321.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.39x = 748.51 × 321.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.39x = 240,517.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,517.91/542.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.44

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