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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.68, 748.62 and 321.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.68, 748.62 and 321.54 is: 443.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.68 : 748.62 = 321.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.68/748.62 = 321.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.68x = 748.62 × 321.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.68x = 240,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,711.27/542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.56

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