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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.42, 746.99 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.42, 746.99 and 331.38 is: 457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.42 : 746.99 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.42/746.99 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.42x = 746.99 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.42x = 247,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,536.51/541.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.20

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