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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.88, 749.22 and 321.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.88, 749.22 and 321.91 is: 444.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.88 : 749.22 = 321.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.88/749.22 = 321.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.88x = 749.22 × 321.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.88x = 241,181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,181.41/542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.26

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