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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.28, 746.54 and 344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.28, 746.54 and 344.45 is: 475.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.28 : 746.54 = 344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.28/746.54 = 344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.28x = 746.54 × 344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.28x = 257,148.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,148.11/541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.07

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