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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.62, 748.92 and 321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.62, 748.92 and 321.76 is: 444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.62 : 748.92 = 321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.62/748.92 = 321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.62x = 748.92 × 321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.62x = 240,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,972.50/542.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.09

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