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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.61, 748.92 and 321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.61, 748.92 and 321.63 is: 443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.61 : 748.92 = 321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.61/748.92 = 321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.61x = 748.92 × 321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.61x = 240,875.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,875.14/542.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.92

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