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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.79, 748.61 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.79, 748.61 and 321.57 is: 443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.79 : 748.61 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.79/748.61 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.79x = 748.61 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.79x = 240,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,728.91/542.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.50

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