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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.13, 746.77 and 331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.13, 746.77 and 331.24 is: 457.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.13 : 746.77 = 331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.13/746.77 = 331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.13x = 746.77 × 331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.13x = 247,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,359.42/541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.12

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