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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.02, 746.70 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.02, 746.70 and 344.64 is: 475.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.02 : 746.70 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.02/746.70 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.02x = 746.70 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.02x = 257,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,342.69/541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.66

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