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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.44, 747.08 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.44, 747.08 and 344.96 is: 475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.44 : 747.08 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.44/747.08 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.44x = 747.08 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.44x = 257,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,712.72/541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.98

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