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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.28, 747.14 and 410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.28, 747.14 and 410.28 is: 566.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.28 : 747.14 = 410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.28/747.14 = 410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.28x = 747.14 × 410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.28x = 306,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,536.60/541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.32

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