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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.25, 746.87 and 331.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.25, 746.87 and 331.46 is: 457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.25 : 746.87 = 331.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.25/746.87 = 331.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.25x = 746.87 × 331.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.25x = 247,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,552.14/541.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.38

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