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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.01, 746.55 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.01, 746.55 and 331.22 is: 457.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.01 : 746.55 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.01/746.55 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.01x = 746.55 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.01x = 247,272.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,272.29/541.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.06

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