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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.17, 746.93 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.17, 746.93 and 344.64 is: 475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.17 : 746.93 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.17/746.93 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.17x = 746.93 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.17x = 257,421.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,421.96/541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.68

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