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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541, 746.87 and 331.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541, 746.87 and 331.23 is: 457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541 : 746.87 = 331.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541/746.87 = 331.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541x = 746.87 × 331.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541x = 247,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,385.75/541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.27

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