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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.73, 748.64 and 321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.73, 748.64 and 321.63 is: 443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.73 : 748.64 = 321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.73/748.64 = 321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.73x = 748.64 × 321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.73x = 240,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,783.48/542.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.65

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