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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.12, 746.72 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.12, 746.72 and 334.08 is: 461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.12 : 746.72 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.12/746.72 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.12x = 746.72 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.12x = 249,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,464.22/541.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.01

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