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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.03, 746.35 and 319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.03, 746.35 and 319.60 is: 440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.03 : 746.35 = 319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.03/746.35 = 319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.03x = 746.35 × 319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.03x = 238,531.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,531.86/541.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.88

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