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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.96, 749.07 and 321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.96, 749.07 and 321.89 is: 444.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.96 : 749.07 = 321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.96/749.07 = 321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.96x = 749.07 × 321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.96x = 241,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,118.14/542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.08

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