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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.06, 746.49 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.06, 746.49 and 334.18 is: 461.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.06 : 746.49 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.06/746.49 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.06x = 746.49 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.06x = 249,462.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,462.03/541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.06

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