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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.11, 747.06 and 429.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.11, 747.06 and 429.53 is: 593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.11 : 747.06 = 429.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.11/747.06 = 429.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.11x = 747.06 × 429.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.11x = 320,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,884.68/541.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.01

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