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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.38, 746.82 and 331.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.38, 746.82 and 331.39 is: 457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.38 : 746.82 = 331.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.38/746.82 = 331.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.38x = 746.82 × 331.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.38x = 247,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,489.61/541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.14

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