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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.58, 748.79 and 321.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.58, 748.79 and 321.54 is: 443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.58 : 748.79 = 321.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.58/748.79 = 321.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.58x = 748.79 × 321.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.58x = 240,764.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,764.33/542.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.74

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