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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.20, 746.70 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.20, 746.70 and 416.64 is: 574.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.20 : 746.70 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.20/746.70 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.20x = 746.70 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.20x = 311,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,105.09/541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.84

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