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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.13, 744.66 and 523.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.13, 744.66 and 523.31 is: 720.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.13 : 744.66 = 523.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.13/744.66 = 523.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.13x = 744.66 × 523.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.13x = 389,684.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,684.30/541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.14

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