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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.02, 746.51 and 331.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.02, 746.51 and 331.03 is: 456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.02 : 746.51 = 331.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.02/746.51 = 331.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.02x = 746.51 × 331.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.02x = 247,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,117.21/541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.76

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