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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.04, 747 and 414.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.04, 747 and 414.78 is: 572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.04 : 747 = 414.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.04/747 = 414.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.04x = 747 × 414.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.04x = 309,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,840.66/541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.68

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