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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.08, 745.74 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.08, 745.74 and 430.92 is: 593.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.08 : 745.74 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.08/745.74 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.08x = 745.74 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.08x = 321,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,354.28/541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.91

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