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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541, 746.30 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541, 746.30 and 319.92 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541 : 746.30 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541/746.30 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541x = 746.30 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541x = 238,756.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,756.30/541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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