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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.24, 747.02 and 344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.24, 747.02 and 344.70 is: 475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.24 : 747.02 = 344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.24/747.02 = 344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.24x = 747.02 × 344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.24x = 257,497.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,497.79/541.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.76

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