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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.05, 746.52 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.05, 746.52 and 319.88 is: 441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.05 : 746.52 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.05/746.52 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.05x = 746.52 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.05x = 238,800.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,800.18/541.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.36

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