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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.92, 749.18 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.92, 749.18 and 321.84 is: 444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.92 : 749.18 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.92/749.18 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.92x = 749.18 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.92x = 241,116.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,116.09/542.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.11

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