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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.03, 746.38 and 344.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.03, 746.38 and 344.41 is: 475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.03 : 746.38 = 344.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.03/746.38 = 344.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.03x = 746.38 × 344.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.03x = 257,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,060.74/541.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.13

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