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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.14, 746.55 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.14, 746.55 and 344.76 is: 475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.14 : 746.55 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.14/746.55 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.14x = 746.55 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.14x = 257,380.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,380.58/541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.63

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