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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.08, 746.78 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.08, 746.78 and 344.66 is: 475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.08 : 746.78 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.08/746.78 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.08x = 746.78 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.08x = 257,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,379.74/541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.68

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