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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.41, 747.26 and 431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.41, 747.26 and 431.75 is: 595.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.41 : 747.26 = 431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.41/747.26 = 431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.41x = 747.26 × 431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.41x = 322,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,623.61/541.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.90

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