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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.10, 746.61 and 331.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.10, 746.61 and 331.34 is: 457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.10 : 746.61 = 331.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.10/746.61 = 331.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.10x = 746.61 × 331.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.10x = 247,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,378.02/541.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.18

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