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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.17, 746.61 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.17, 746.61 and 341.94 is: 471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.17 : 746.61 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.17/746.61 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.17x = 746.61 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.17x = 255,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,298.62/541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.75

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