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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.05, 746.70 and 331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.05, 746.70 and 331.36 is: 457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.05 : 746.70 = 331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.05/746.70 = 331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.05x = 746.70 × 331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.05x = 247,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,426.51/541.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.31

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