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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.91, 748.83 and 321.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.91, 748.83 and 321.69 is: 443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.91 : 748.83 = 321.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.91/748.83 = 321.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.91x = 748.83 × 321.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.91x = 240,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,891.12/542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.70

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