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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.63, 748.74 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.63, 748.74 and 321.66 is: 443.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.63 : 748.74 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.63/748.74 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.63x = 748.74 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.63x = 240,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,839.71/542.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.84

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