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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.34, 746.48 and 510.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.34, 746.48 and 510.56 is: 704.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.34 : 746.48 = 510.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.34/746.48 = 510.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.34x = 746.48 × 510.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.34x = 381,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,122.83/541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.04

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