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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.09, 746.55 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.09, 746.55 and 319.96 is: 441.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.09 : 746.55 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.09/746.55 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.09x = 746.55 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.09x = 238,867.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,867.07/541.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.45

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