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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.72, 748.77 and 321.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.72, 748.77 and 321.71 is: 443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.72 : 748.77 = 321.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.72/748.77 = 321.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.72x = 748.77 × 321.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.72x = 240,886.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,886.80/542.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.85

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