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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.76, 748.90 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.76, 748.90 and 321.64 is: 443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.76 : 748.90 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.76/748.90 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.76x = 748.90 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.76x = 240,876.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,876.20/542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.80

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