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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.07, 749.19 and 321.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.07, 749.19 and 321.85 is: 444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.07 : 749.19 = 321.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.07/749.19 = 321.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.07x = 749.19 × 321.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.07x = 241,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,127.13/543.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.01

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