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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.32, 747.01 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.32, 747.01 and 331.86 is: 457.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.32 : 747.01 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.32/747.01 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.32x = 747.01 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.32x = 247,902.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,902.74/541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.96

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