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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.68, 748.87 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.68, 748.87 and 321.64 is: 443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.68 : 748.87 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.68/748.87 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.68x = 748.87 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.68x = 240,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,866.55/542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.85

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