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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.30, 746.59 and 344.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.30, 746.59 and 344.87 is: 475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.30 : 746.59 = 344.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.30/746.59 = 344.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.30x = 746.59 × 344.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.30x = 257,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,480.51/541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.67

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