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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.25, 747.02 and 410.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.25, 747.02 and 410.03 is: 565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.25 : 747.02 = 410.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.25/747.02 = 410.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.25x = 747.02 × 410.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.25x = 306,300.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,300.61/541.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.91

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