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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.96, 748.94 and 321.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.96, 748.94 and 321.75 is: 443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.96 : 748.94 = 321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.96/748.94 = 321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.96x = 748.94 × 321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.96x = 240,971.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,971.65/542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.81

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