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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.11, 744.27 and 440.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.11, 744.27 and 440.26 is: 605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.11 : 744.27 = 440.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.11/744.27 = 440.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.11x = 744.27 × 440.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.11x = 327,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,671.59/541.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.56

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