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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.30, 747.08 and 402.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.30, 747.08 and 402.34 is: 555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.30 : 747.08 = 402.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.30/747.08 = 402.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.30x = 747.08 × 402.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.30x = 300,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,577.80/541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.29

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