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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.28, 747.04 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.28, 747.04 and 331.58 is: 457.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.28 : 747.04 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.28/747.04 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.28x = 747.04 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.28x = 247,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,703.52/541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.63

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